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<h2>What is the consultation about?</h2>The Council is proposing to change the way it provides Home to School Transport for learners across Caerphilly County Borough from September 2026.The Council currently provides a high level of discretionary Home to School Transport. The proposed changes would see all mainstream home to school transport provision for English, Welsh and Faith primary and secondary schools fall in line with the relevant statutory distance criteria as determined by Welsh Government.The proposal would see a continuation of discretionary transport for home to School Transport for learners who reside beyond the 2-mile distance criteria for those under statutory school age, subject to the vehicle having spare capacity and beyond the 3-mile distance criteria for post-16 learners.Transport eligibility for learners with additional learning needs who attend special schools, pupil referral units and learning support classes would not be affected under this proposal.This consultation aims to seek the views or service users and stakeholders in relation to the proposed amendments to the Home to School Transport Policy.<h2>Why is this change being considered?</h2>In February this year, the council&rsquo;s Cabinet endorsed a series of budget proposals for 2024/25, based on the council&rsquo;s financial settlement from Welsh Government and UK Government.The report outlined a savings requirement of &pound;45.213m for the two-year period 2025/26 and 2026/27.In order to address this huge funding gap, a programme of transformation has been established to address the significant financial challenges the council is facing.The council currently provides a high level of discretionary transport, well above the statutory requirements. The proposal seeks to consult on the potential removal of the discretionary mileage element for mainstream provision to bring it in line with relevant statutory distance criteria which would result in a large financial saving for the authority.Caerphilly is currently one of only 3 local authorities in Wales providing transport above the statutory minimum. One of the remaining 3 local authorities has recently taken the decision to reduce provision to statutory minimums from September 2026.<h2>What could this mean for me?</h2>Proposal from September 2026:All mainstream home to school transport provision for English, Welsh and Faith primary and secondary schools fall in line with the relevant statutory distance criteria as determined by Welsh Government.The proposal would see a continuation of discretionary transport for home to School Transport for learners who reside beyond the 2-mile distance criteria for those under statutory school age, subject to the vehicle having spare capacity and beyond the 3-mile distance criteria for post-16 learners.Transport eligibility for learners with additional learning needs who attend special schools, pupil referral units and learning support classes would not be affected under this proposal.<h2>How do I know if I would be affected by the proposed changes to Home to School Transport?</h2>The table below summarises the proposed changes:<table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"> </td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Welsh Government statutory minimum</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Current CCBC provision</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Proposed from September 2026</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Early years/nursery</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">None</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">1.5 miles * dependent on spare vehicle capacity </td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">2 miles * dependent on spare vehicle capacity </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Primary - reception to Year 6 (age 5-11)</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">2 miles</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">1.5 miles</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">2 miles</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Secondary - Years 7-11 (age 12-16)</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">3 miles</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">2 miles</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">3 miles</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;">Tertiary (16-19)</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">None</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">2 miles</td><td style="width: 25.0000%;">3 miles</td></tr></tbody></table> As part of the consultation process, the Council has published indicative maps showing the areas that may be affected. These maps are provided for informational purposes only and may not cover all impacted areas. Individual eligibility will be confirmed if the decision proceeds and parents will be notified directly once all eligibility has been confirmed. If you are uncertain, it is recommended that you complete the consultation as though you are affected.The blue shading on the map indicates the areas that may be currently eligible for Home to School Transport but would no longer be if this proposal was taken forward. <h2>When will I be able to have a say?</h2>The consultation will run from Monday 16th September 2024 until Monday 28th October 2024.<h2>How can I take part in the consultation?</h2>There are various ways you can have a say.You can complete a <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vGg9Ws-tLkaRgSm0tCsxTegQsbuaDW5Jo3xJlpKY74ZUNTBPQk9XVVpSTDQ5NkRHSVMyUzMySUZETy4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short survey online</a>.This survey is also available in hard copy from libraries across Caerphilly county borough. It is available in Welsh and also in other languages and formats on request.Face to face drop-in sessions:<table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Monday 23rd September 2024 </td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">St Helens RC Primary School, Caerphilly (School Hall)</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">3:30pm-5:00pm </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Thursday 26th September 2024 </td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">Idris Davies 3-18 School, Rhymney (School Hall)*</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">4:00pm-5.30pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Thursday 3rd October</td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">**Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni &ndash; Gellihaf Campus (School Hall)</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">5.30pm-7:00pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Wednesday 9th October</td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">Islwyn High School, Oakdale (School Hall)</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">5:30pm-7:00pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Thursday 17th October</td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">Risca Comprehensive School (School Hall)</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">5:00pm-6:30pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.2918%;">Wednesday 23rd October</td><td style="width: 54.4192%;">St Cenydd School, Caerphilly (School Hall)</td><td style="width: 16.1721%;">5.30pm-7pm</td></tr></tbody></table> Residents who have any specific requirements such as access, hearing loop, require translation facilities or wish to use the Welsh language at any of the drop-in sessions are asked to contact the team at <a href="mailto:publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk">publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> or by calling 01443 864354.**Please note this drop-in will be conducted bilingually.Online drop-in sessions:<table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 51.6714%;">Thursday 26th September 2024</td><td style="width: 48.187%;">6:00pm-7:30pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 51.6714%;">Tuesday 1st October 2024</td><td style="width: 48.187%;">6:00pm-7:30pm</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 51.6714%;">Wednesday 16th October 2024</td><td style="width: 48.187%;">10:30am-12midday</td></tr></tbody></table> To attend one of the online drop-in sessions, please email <a href="mailto:publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk">publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> with your preferred date. We will then provide you with the link to attend the online session.<h2>Next steps</h2>The outcomes of the consultation will be considered by Education Scrutiny Committee before presentation to Cabinet for a decision in early 2025.

Home to School Transport 

Rhydri Primary School &ndash; Rudry, Caerphilly CF83 3DF<h2>Proposal</h2>The proposal relates to the closure of Rhydri Primary School with effect from July 2025, following a request to consult from the Governing Body of the School made at their meeting of the 14th March 2024.Consultation Stage: In Progress Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025<h2>Why are we consulting?</h2>The requirement to undertake Consultation applies to all of our school proposals in respect of maintained schools. The consultation process represents an opportunity for people to learn about the proposal and make comments that will be recorded and summarised in a Consultation Report which will be considered by our Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee and the Council&#39;s Cabinet.Stage 1 of the process is designed to gather your views which will be summarised in the Consultation Report.For these to be included, they must be submitted in writing and submitted within the consultation period dates.Stage 3 of the process provides that anyone wishing to make objections to a school organisation proposal has the opportunity to do so. To be considered as statutory objections, objections must be made in writing and sent to the Council within the 28-day period.<h2>Ways to give your views</h2>Post: Sustainable Communities for Learning (21st Century Schools)Directorate of Education and Corporate ServicesCaerphilly County Borough CouncilPenallta HouseTredomen Park,Ystrad MynachHengoedCF82 7PGEmail: <a href="mailto:21stcenturyschools@caerphilly.gov.uk">21stcenturyschools@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>Electronic response: <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vGg9Ws-tLkaRgSm0tCsxTWdKq0TDyHVOt-O2fB-i4PpUMlc1SVBRUENDOE9KT0NMSlpDV1dHNk0zOS4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Via Microsoft Forms</a>

Rhydri Primary School

Stage one of the consultation is now complete. Lewis Girls School - Oakfield St, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7WW Lewis School Pengam - Gilfach, Pengam, Bargoed CF81 8LJ<h2>What are we proposing?</h2>The proposal seeks to close Lewis Girls schools and make a regulated alteration to Lewis School Pengam to change from single sex to co-education with effect from September 2025.The Lewis Girls School site would be retained as a provision to Lewis School Pengam to manage the transition over a number of years. (minimising impact on exam pupils and enabling staff and pupils to be integrated over an appropriate timeframe).Consultation Stage: In Progress Anticipated Completion Date: September 2025<a href="https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/news/news-bulletin/march-2024/%E2%80%8Bambitious-secondary-school-plans-unveiled" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latest News</a><h2>Why are we consulting?</h2>The requirement to undertake Consultation applies to all of our school proposals in respect of maintained schools (as defined by the School Organisation Code 2018). The consultation process represents an opportunity for people to learn about the proposal and make comments that will be recorded and summarised in a Consultation Report which will be considered by our Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee and the Council&#39;s Cabinet.Stage 1 of the process is designed to gather your views which will be summarised in the Consultation Report.For these to be included, they must be submitted in writing and submitted within the consultation period dates.Stage 3 of the process provides that anyone wishing to make objections to a school organisation proposal has the opportunity to do so. To be considered as statutory objections, objections must be made in writing and sent to the Council within the 28-day period.<h2>Ways to give your views</h2>Post: Lewis Girls School and Lewis School Pengam ProposalSustainable Communities for Learning (21st Century Schools) Directorate of Education and Corporate Services Caerphilly County Borough Council Penallta House Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach Hengoed CF82 7PGEmail: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:21stcenturyschools@caerphilly.gov.uk">21stcenturyschools@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>Electronic response: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/C5n4CgXSvf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Via Microsoft Forms</a>Subject to Cabinet approval, Formal Objections will only be valid at Stage 3 when the Statutory Notice is issued and the Objection period opens.

Lewis Girls School and Lewis School Pengam

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