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Consultations launched into county council services

17 December 2025

Consultations have been launched into future options for 2 services we deliver.


We want a range of views around how adult education is delivered in the future and our plans to update school travel policies.

Both consultations launched on Monday 15 December and will run until midnight on Sunday 22 February 2026.

Please take the time to fill in the survey and encourage others to give their views on:

The options being considered aim to ensure the service is fit for the future and has the greatest impact on the lives of people who need the most support.

Changes to the way the service is funded provides an opportunity to look at how it could be more flexible and responsive, supporting even more people to gain qualifications to help them achieve.

If anyone needs help filling in the online questionnaire or would like to request a paper copy please email future.daces@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone: 01629 531241.

Views are being sought on proposals to change travel policies for eligible school children aged 5 to 16, post-16 learners and students with special educational needs and disabilities.

It follows updated legal guidance from the government providing greater clarity on the role councils play in helping to transport children to school, giving an opportunity to consider updating current policies to make them more inclusive and promote independence.

If anyone needs help filling in the online questionnaire or would like to request a paper copy please email: admissions.transport@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone: 01629 537479.