Schools

  • Spending on School Taxis

    1.How much does Devon County Council spend on taxi fares for children going to and from schools for the last three years – so since the end of the pandemic when schools returned to normal? Please note, details provided are … Continue reading →

  • Misogyny and Sexual Harassment in Schools

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding misogyny-related behaviour and sexual harassment in schools within your local authority area. Please provide the following: 1. Misogyny-Related School Exclusions The number of pupils excluded (both … Continue reading →

  • School Incidents & Reports

    1. In the last five calendar years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 to date), how many incidences of a) carbon monoxide leaks; b) carbon monoxide alarms going off; c) carbon monoxide alarms in state schools did your local authority … Continue reading →

  • Complaints about school buildings

    Could you please provide me with the following information: The number of incidents recorded in your area due to a collapse on a school estate in: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 The number of incidents recorded in your area due … Continue reading →

  • Dedicated Schools Grant budget

    Please supply: 1. The council’s Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus for the year to 31 March 2024 Deficit £39.1 million (before DfE and LA contributions from the Safety Valve) 2. The council’s forecast Dedicated Schools Grant budget (deficit)/surplus for the … Continue reading →

  • Special School Rejections

    For each of the last two calendar years (2023 and 2024) could you please provide me with: The total number of applications to attend a special school (by which I mean a school that caters specifically for students with special … Continue reading →

  • School Transport Costs

    Please provide the total annual cost to Devon County Council for transport for school aged children by taxi or private hire vehicle as follows: Figures provided are taken from a snap shot of each year (November for previous four years, … Continue reading →

  • School transport for children with SEND

    For each of the last two calendar years (2023 and 2024) could you please provide me with: 1) The total amount your local authority has spent on home to school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND.) … Continue reading →

  • School Transport

    Please provide the following information regarding the school transport routes BR002 and BR003. 1) Size of bus and number of pupils expected – BR003 (and last year’s numbers). The current vehicle size of the contract for the BR003 route for … Continue reading →

  • School Applications (Bidwell Brook)

    I would like all of the information relating to the following please Total number of applications for Bidwell Brook school for academic year 2024/25 Only students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can be provided with a place … Continue reading →