Sian Thornthwaite's book
Sian Thornthwaite's recent book about School transport - was published by Local Transport Today in October 2009, includes:
- The school journey – who is responsible for what
- Local authority functions, policies, responsibilities and practices
- Walking distances and entitlement to free travel
- Quality of service and duty of care
- Journey safety, emergencies and control of pupils
- Setting policies – quality and quantity
- Budgeting and financial management
- Planning and procurement
- Special Needs Transport
- 14-19 transport and concessionary fares
- Section 52 returns
- Every Child Matters Outcomes Framework
- School transport provision in other countries including New Zealand, the USA and Sweden.
To order:
https://www.transportxtra.com/shop/books/?id=81