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School Transport Guide Issued - Click here to view pdf version of Guide |
29 October 2002 |
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is issuing guidelines on school transport and safety to parents, pupils and bus operators in the Western Isles. The booklet provides useful information and advice on using school transport and reflects the high priority the Comhairle attaches to pupil safety. Chairman of Transportation, Cllr Norman A Macdonald, said: “The booklet has been published to provide all those involved in school transport with guidelines and information on the safety of pupils when using these services. I would urge parents, pupils and operators to read these safety messages and to follow the guidelines. We have also separately issued notes to operators, for them to pass on to their drivers, giving specific guidelines regarding pupils getting on and off buses.” Every school day over 4,000 pupils attend 41 schools in the Western Isles. 70% of all pupils travel free to and from school on transport provided by the Comhairle. Education Chairman Cllr. Norman L Macdonald said: “The safety
of our pupils is of paramount importance and I very much welcome
the publication of these guidelines which will benefit parents,
pupils and operators.” Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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