Staffordshire County Council
 

Staffordshire Post 16 Transport Partnership Survey 2008

Staffordshire County Council Post 16 Transport Partnership aims to help students who want to continue their studies by offering assistance with their transport costs. It also supports some additional local bus services, and independent travel training for students with Special Educational Needs.  Full details of the scheme can be found on the website at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/post16transport.

We want to know if parents, post 16 and year 11 students are aware of the scheme, what they think about the scheme and how they have been dealt with when applying for assistance. We will take your answers into account when considering future promotion and policy.  The closing date for the survey is Tuesday 13th January 2009.
1.
  Would you describe yourself as a: (please tick one box)
 
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3.
  Which district do you live in? (please tick one box)
 
4.
 
 
5.
  Have you heard about the Staffordshire Post 16 Transport Partnership scheme? (please tick one box)
Go to Q6  
Go to 15.
6.
  If yes, how did you become aware of the scheme? (please tick all that apply)
 
 
 
7.
  How old are you or your child (as at the 1st September 2008)?
 
8.
  Do you or your son/daughter currently use the scheme? (please tick one box)
Go to 10.  
Go to Q9
9.
  If not, is this because…(please tick all that apply)
 
If you your child/ren do NOT currently use the scheme, please go straight to Q15. Those who do use the scheme please go to Q10.
10.
  If you/your son or daughter is using the scheme, what most influenced you to use it? (please tick one box)
 
11.
  What type of assistance do you receive on the scheme? (please tick one box)
 
 
 
12.
  If you/your son or daughter has been issued an Arriva, First Potteries, Choice or D&G public bus pass, how often is this used for travel NOT INCLUDING to and from school or college? (please tick one box)
 
13.
  When applying for the scheme, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following aspects of this process? (please tick one box per row)
 
 
The scheme information was clear and easy to understand
 
 
The scheme information was easy to find/access
 
 
The application process was easy to do
 
 
In applying I received a good level of customer service
 
14.
 
 
15.
  Do you think the cost of £290 a year (around £1.53 a day based on an average of 190 days per academic year) is: (please tick one box)
 
16.
  How much per year would you be prepared to pay towards school transport costs? (please tick one box)
 
 
 

Thank you for your input.  Results of the survey will be collated and made available on this web site in February 2009.  
If you would prefer a printed copy please contact Fiona Coldwell on 01785 278669.