School Transport Behaviour Protocol

We aim to ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils/students travelling on Home to School Transport. All pupils/students using Council organised transport are expected to meet standards of behaviour that will ensure their own safety and that of other passengers.

We will work in partnership with schools and other educational settings to promote appropriate standards of behaviour and pupils/students being transported will be expected to follow the same behaviour codes as they do when in school or other educational settings. Behaviour that does not meet our standards will be monitored and appropriate action will be taken.

The Client Transport Team operate in line with the national statutory Home to School Travel Guidance, the local policy and guidance framework and the contracts set by us. The Terms and Conditions of Travel, also available within the Home to School Transport Policy, clearly state that pupils / students must behave well on home to school transport services.

This protocol aims to clearly set out the principles and decision-making process of the Client Transport Team when dealing with instances of poor behaviour.