Young people aged 16-25 with special educational needs (SEND) and those supporting them are being invited to take part in an Ealing Council consultation on plans to improve travel support.
In asking people to take part in the consultation, the council said: “After an analysis of our existing policy, we are proposing a more detailed policy that takes into account the individual needs of young people and provides more flexibility in how travel assistance is provided.”
The council added: “The policy will support young people to access travel options independently via the use of independent travel training programmes.”
The consultation, which opened on 8 January 2025, closes on 19 February 2025 and can be found here. Print copies as well as further information about the consultation can be requested by emailing: senta@ealing.gov.uk
Councillor Josh Blacker, the council’s cabinet member for a fairer start, said: “I would encourage anyone directly or indirectly affected by the policy to have their say. If you feel the current policy isn’t good enough or that you’ve fallen through the net, we want to hear from you. We’re committed to empowering and enabling young people with SEND so that they can lead more happy and independent lives, but we need your help.”
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