Save Free Faith School Transport for Thurrock' S Children Petition: Signature List Feed

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #23]

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 03:14:22 UTC

Anonymous, Corringham

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #22]

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 04:23:45 UTC

Anonymous, Grays, Essex

I understand not funding travel if there is a closer faith school but if not then this is a necessity and a right not a privilege or preference. To make parents pay is discrimination on religious grounds. The UN says we have a right to choose/practice our religion without discrimination. This is difficult to do in a secular school where children are often met with prejudice or indifference despite a schools best efforts.

Mrs Carol Balmer [Signature #21]

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:46:05 UTC

Mrs Carol Balmer, Grays

Mr Glyn Balmer [Signature #20]

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:45:26 UTC

Mr Glyn Balmer, Grays

Mrs Lorraine Pearson [Signature #19]

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:41:22 UTC

Mrs Lorraine Pearson, Grays

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #18]

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:30:54 UTC

Anonymous, Grays, Essex

Mr Anonymous [Signature #17]

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:21:39 UTC

Anonymous, chafford hundred

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #16]

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:20:12 UTC

Anonymous, chafford hundred

mr Marie Summers [Signature #15]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:48:33 UTC

mr Marie Summers, grays, essex

mr john summers [Signature #14]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:44:17 UTC

mr john summers, grays, essex

Mr Sean Bennett [Signature #13]

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:33:40 UTC

Mr Sean Bennett, Grays

Mrs Barbara Taylor [Signature #12]

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:34:56 UTC

Mrs Barbara Taylor, East Tilbury, Grays, Essex

Mr Michael Ruff [Signature #11]

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:57:00 UTC

Mr Michael Ruff, Grays

Transport to faith schools should remain free at point of use. We already pay for this through income and council taxes. There is no C of E secondary school in Thurrock.

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #10]

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:32:05 UTC

Anonymous, Grays, Essex

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #9]

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:16:23 UTC

Anonymous, Grays

mr matthew jackson [Signature #8]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:57 UTC

mr matthew jackson, Thurrcok, Essex

I assume this measure is to encourage parents to select school nearer to home rather than 'the best school' in the borough, i.e. based on ofsted results, which may not be the most nearest geographically. However, there are some families that will be forced to go against their wish due to these cut backs, removing freedom of choice which isn’t acceptable. A fine balance of caution 'v' sustainability in such economic climate!

Mrs Lynne Connell [Signature #7]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:58 UTC

Mrs Lynne Connell, Grays

Mr John Fanning [Signature #6]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:50 UTC

Mr John Fanning, South Ockendon, Essex

mrs Jennifer short [Signature #5]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:17:30 UTC

mrs Jennifer short, thurrock

mr adrian short [Signature #4]

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:26:38 UTC

mr adrian short, yhurrock

mr nicholas lederer [Signature #3]

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:25 UTC

mr nicholas lederer, london

Mrs Sara Manley [Signature #2]

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:57 UTC

Mrs Sara Manley, Grays

I am dismayed to learn of the Conservatives proposals to cut the transport fund. Children have the right to be educated in accordance with their parents wishes, not only will this remove freedom of choice but the decision has to be on grounds of 'Unreasonable Public Expenditure' I fail to see how anyone would consider this as 'unreasonable.'
Travel, especially on a designated bus is safe, secure and should be freely available to all pupils (denominational schools or otherwise)

Mr Carl Morris [Signature #1]

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:37:47 UTC

Mr Carl Morris, Grays, Essex

Not only is this measure be unfair, it discriminates against those opting for faith based education for their children. It's aimed at everyone, but will be particularly harsh for families on lower incomes; as will the removal of some 16-19 transport to colleges; we need to help not hinder post 16 education, especailly now.