A Template for a letter for anyone wishing to write to RCT. Save School Transport

Taken from Facebook: I have provided a template for a letter for anyone wishing to write to RCT, as this clearly contravenes the UNCRC. I am a local teacher, and I am utterly exhausted by this decision. Please use freely, copy and paste and share!

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Postcode]

[Email Address]

[Date]

To: [Director of Education / School Transport Team]

RCT County Borough Council

[Council Address]

Subject: Concern Regarding Changes to Free School Transport Provision

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I am writing as a parent/carer of a pupil affected by the recent changes to Rhondda Cynon Taf’s school transport policy, specifically the decision to withdraw free transport for children living within the statutory walking distance.

I wish to formally raise concerns about the impact of this decision on children’s safety, wellbeing, and access to education. I also wish to highlight the lack of meaningful consultation with children and young people, which I believe constitutes a breach of **Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)**.

Article 12 states that children have the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting them, and for those views to be given due weight in accordance with their age and maturity. As this policy change directly affects children’s daily lives, emotional wellbeing, and educational access, it is essential that their voices are heard and considered.

I respectfully request the following:

1. That the Council provides evidence of a **Children’s Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA)** conducted prior to implementing this change.

2. That children and families are given the opportunity to **participate in risk assessments** of walking routes, especially where safety concerns exist.

3. That the Council reviews its decision in light of its statutory duty under the **Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011**, which requires public bodies to have due regard to the UNCRC.

I would welcome a response outlining how the Council intends to uphold children’s rights in this matter and ensure that their voices are meaningfully included in future transport decisions.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

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