While other transporters may read the rulebook, ScotlandMeet Transportation is taking it a step further. Assuming all the risks involved with transporting students safely, showing a level of commitment to regulations by going as far as memorizing, laminating, and turning school transport compliance into a process that isn’t nearly as intimidating as an Evening Ofsted.
They are obtaining DBS Checks, Section 19 Permits, O-Licenses etc., faster than the time it takes for a head teacher to call an Ofsted Inspection.
Operating Calmly Within UK School Transport Regulations
Why would you want to panic? Why not operate? ScotlandMeet Transportation will operate under UK School Transport Regulation, making it easier for others to operate under these regulations.
Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of their Transport Compliance Specialists , ScotlandMeet Transport is working through the complexities of UK School Transport Legislation like they wrote the book themselves. ScotlandMeet Transportation’s commitment to the Safety Standards of School Transport are non-negotiable, obsessively providing sufficient documentation for each vehicle. Provided sufficient information for the thorough risk assessments required for compliance with all UK school transport regulations, ScotlandMeet Transportation provides thorough risk assessments equivalent to those of a Netflix True Crime documentary.
Section 19 Permits: The Legal Backbone of School Transport
Under the complexities of UK School Transport regulations, Section 19 Permits serve as the “Gold Standard”/”Golden Ticket” of non-commercial transport for Schools, making them the equivalent of Willy Wonka’s Factory, with the exception of using Minibuses instead of Chocolates – and requiring an inordinate amount of paperwork.
ScotlandMeet Transportation provides you with Section 19 Permits like you’re collecting Pokémon Cards and knows exactly what you need and when. Missing a Section 19 Permit means that not only will your school trip turn into a legal nightmare faster than you can say “Permission Slip,” you may even be subject to legal action against your school.
Qualified Drivers and Mandatory DBS Checks
The D1 License is a requirement after 1997 for all drivers operating any vehicle that is larger than a standard mini bus. Like there is a difference between having a Netflix Account, and being allowed to actually use it. ScotlandMeet will never allow anyone to drive anything without the proper credentials. No exceptions. No exceptions. No Uncle Joe said it’s cool.
DBS checks are mandatory. They are the entrance exam. Enhanced DBS checks are done for anyone who could come into contact with students, and they are updated at least as often as iOS updates. Safeguarding is not just a buzz word. It is our foundation. Just one check that you haven’t performed correctly can cause your name to be trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons.
Vehicle Safety, Insurance and Full Compliance
Vehicle inspection regulations are stricter than Airport Security and these regulations include proper maintenance of your car through regular inspections, having safety equipment installed in your vehicle (e.g., mirrors, seat belts), and following the correct procedures for using seat belts. ScotlandMeet treats mini buses like they are transporting the Crown Jewels, not Year 7 students going to a museum. Everything including Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits and Emergency Exits gets checked with the same level of attention to detail as Gordon Ramsay would check his kitchen.
Insurance? Comprehensive or Hit the Road. Public Liability Insurance, Passenger Cover, Employers Liability Insurance… the whole Arsenal starting lineup of policies. To take shortcuts in this area of your business is just as irresponsible as skipping the Safety Demo on a Flight.
The fact is that UK school transportation is not all about transporting kids from point A to point B. It is also about doing so legally, safely and giving the governors of the school district grey hair. The ScotlandMeet report clearly indicates that they have accomplished this by having the right paperwork ready to go at a moment’s notice.