The council recognises its obligations under the School Standards and Framework Act, 1998 (as amended by the Education Act 2002 and The Education and Inspections Act 2006) to comply with parental preferences regarding choice of school.
Parents wishing to send their children to schools other than the designated school, (the one serving their area), or a denominational school should do so knowing that free or concessionary transport will not normally be available, regardless of the distance criteria set out in the previous paragraphs.