Surrey County Council is seeking feedback from families, schools, transport operators, and the wider community on proposed changes to our Home to School policies for children and young people under 16 and post-16. Your views are vital to ensure our policies are fair, effective, and meet the needs of Surrey residents.

This consultation outlines the key proposed changes and invites your comments, concerns, and suggestions.

Why Your Views Matter

The purpose of this consultation is an opportunity for your voice to be heard and help us in shaping this policy. We are seeking feedback from young people, parents/carers, schools and other interested parties.

While the core elements of the Council's support policy for children & young people remain consistent, we are introducing procedural updates to ensure continued eligibility and effectiveness.

Please read the supporting documents which can be found on the right hand side of this page, you can share your views using the link at the bottom of this page.

The consultation starts on Wednesday 21st January 2026 and runs for a period of 28 working days until midnight on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

Privacy statement

Any personal information you choose to provide will be kept confidential and used in accordance with our privacy notice.

Accessibility

You can find our accessibility statement here. If you require the survey in a different format, language or in hard copy (including a stamped addressed envelope to return the survey), or have any queries, please contact Surrey County Council at:

Telephone: 03456 009 009 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays)
Textphone (via Relay UK): 18001 03456 009 009
Text (SMS): 07812 493304
British Sign Language: Sign Language Video Relay Service
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk