Decision details

Proposal for additional discretionary eligibility for home to school transport made by the governing board of the Federation of Middleham (VA) and Spennithorne (VC) CE Schools

Decision Maker: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Local Authority approves, through its discretion, a ‘nearest gate in the federation’ for home to school travel arrangements to Middleham and Spennithorne schools.

This decision is conditional upon the Federation of Middleham (VA) and Spennithorne (VC) CE Primary Schools continuing to provide support with inter-school transport where that is required under the home to school travel policy.

Reasons for the decision:

To support the revised school organisation arrangements that are being established by the Federation of Middleham (VA) and Spennithorne (VC) Primary Schools with effect from 1 September 2026

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Publication date: 14/07/2026

Date of decision: 13/07/2026