Parents' anger at school buses being axed
Parents of students at Brixham College are expressing anger and surprise over the decision to discontinue dedicated school bus services at the end of the academic year. The college, which currently subsidizes a significant portion of the bus costs, stated that this is no longer financially sustainable. Parents are concerned about the impact on their children's safety and daily commute, especially during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
- ▪More than 250 students currently use the Brixham College buses, which are set to be discontinued.
- ▪Parents were not consulted about the decision, leading to frustration and concern over their children's safety.
- ▪Brixham College cited financial sustainability as the reason for ending the bus service, stating it diverts funds from teaching and learning.
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Parents' anger at school buses being axedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJohn AyresDevon, BrixhamBBCMore than 250 students currently use the Brixham College busesParents have acted with surprise and anger that dedicated school buses for Brixham College will cease at the end of the academic year.There are currently 266 students using the buses, about 88% capacity.Parents said they were not consulted about the plans, with some saying they would not have sent children to the college if they knew of such transport issues.The college said it currently subsidised more than 50% of each seat and, with further reductions for siblings, it equated to more than £150,000. It said this was not financially sustainable and would divert funds away from teaching, learning and student support.
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