Transport policy statements for students aged16-19 in further education. Name of LEA : Milton Keynes Council Departments Responsible: Pupil Support Passenger transport 1. Are EMAs available locally and in which areas? NO Milton Keynes Council provides a grant to help students stay in education at maintained schools. The grant is available for students meeting agreed criteria, who are resident in Milton Keynes and from low-income families. This grant can be used towards the cost of transport. Full details and application forms are available from: The Student Support Team, Adult Learning, Buckinghamshire County Council County Hall, Aylesbury Bucks HP20 1UZ Tel: 01296 383268 Email:
[email protected]. Financial assistance is also available for students, resident in Milton Keynes, attending Milton Keynes College. This is provided through the Milton Keynes College Welfare Fund. This grant can be used towards the cost of transport where students do not qualify for the 16+ Travel Scheme. Details and application forms for the Welfare Fund are available from: The College Admissions Unit, Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way, Woughton Campus West Leadenhall, Milton Keynes MK6 5LP Tel: 01908 684452/53 Full details on the grants referred to above and to the transport provision set out below in the following sections is available in the booklet “Financial Help for students aged 16 and over” issued by Milton Keynes Council in conjunction with Milton Keynes College and the Milton Keynes Lifelong Learning Partnership. The booklet is available through schools, Milton Keynes College, libraries and the Council offices based at the Civic Office and Saxon Court. It can also be obtained by contacting the Student Support Team at Buckinghamshire County Council, address; telephone number and email are shown above.