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Rutland County Council’s Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee has officially opened a public survey to evaluate the real-world effects of the county’s updated School and Post-16 Travel Assistance Policy.
This review comes one year after a significant shift in how local students access education and training. Here is everything you need to know about why this survey was launched and how you can participate.
Why is the Survey Happening Now?
In May 2025, the Council’s Cabinet approved a new policy that resulted in the removal of subsidies for post-16 transport across Rutland. This change meant that many families became responsible for the full cost or logistical arrangements of getting students to colleges, sixth forms, or apprenticeship placements.
The Scrutiny Committee is now looking to gather evidence to understand:
How the removal of subsidies has affected household finances.
Whether the policy has impacted a student’s choice of where to study.
The general ease or difficulty of commuting to post-16 provisions under the new rules.
Who Should Take Part?
The Committee is seeking a broad range of perspectives. If you are a parent, guardian, or a young person in any of the following categories, your feedback is vital:
Year 11 Students: Those currently planning their next steps for September.
Years 12 & 13: Students currently enrolled in sixth form or college.
Apprentices: Young people traveling to work-based learning placements.
Alternative Training: Anyone engaged in other recognized forms of post-16 education.
How to Have Your Say
The survey is currently live and will remain open until Sunday, June 7, 2026. Gathering this data is a critical step in ensuring the Council understands the lived experience of its residents following major policy shifts.
Ways to Participate:
Online: Visit the official review page at www.rutland.gov.uk/post16review.
By Phone: If you do not have internet access or prefer to speak with someone, you can request details or provide feedback by calling 01572 722 577.
Note: Your feedback will help inform the Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s assessment of the policy, providing a transparent look at how the changes have settled since their implementation in 2025.
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