Rejected petition Provided Free Education transport for children having to attend college /6 forms

Children are disadvantaged when it comes to further education due the cost of public transport, and the limited choice of courses or in some cases no option locally what so ever when it comes to further education choice? In our rural area, the bus for a term is nearly £400 for an 8 mile journey.

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Creativity and choice is stifled due to the cost of transportation. Its a legal requirement for all children to stay in a form of education until they are 18, then the government must support these children in being able to get to the closest college / school that has the right courses for the career path chosen. Don't stifle the country’s skill sets and prevent future growth, innovation and pioneering entrepreneurs. Provide FREE TRAVEL to young Adult who have to attend College or 6 Form

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Date submitted 13 February 2019
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