Code of Practice Home/School Transport of Pupils ... - Angus Council

TRANSPORT TEAM1. When they have received an authorised application form from the PeopleDirectorate, the Transport Team are responsible for arranging contracts forappropriate home to school transport for pupils who have additional supportneeds.2. Transport Team staff determine routes, types of vehicles, picking up and settingdown arrangements.3. Transport Team staff are responsible for managing contracts, including allocatingnew pupils to routes, arranging changes to routes, negotiating price adjustments and,in consultation with the People Directorate, investigating complaints about transportoperations.4. During emergencies such as breakdown, adverse weather conditions etc. theTransport Team is the main point of contact for Contractors and school staff and will,if required, initiate any emergency procedures to ensure the safe return of pupils toan appropriate place.5. Staff from the People Directorate and the Transport Team liaise in determiningindividual pupils’ requirements for special equipment and the allocation of thisequipment.6. The Transport Team request PVG checks on drivers and escorts who have notalready undergone this process through Taxi Licensing procedures.7. The Transport Team monitor contract operations.4