tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008739840732779226.post2835187495451928637..comments2023-10-28T15:54:17.342+01:00Comments on Booky Marky blog: Kent "Freedom" Pass...Tonbridge bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13242621868186419096noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008739840732779226.post-47475304459967163192014-03-04T17:23:28.613+00:002014-03-04T17:23:28.613+00:00Anon 8.57, you cant blame KCC for this but central...Anon 8.57, you cant blame KCC for this but central government for failing to fund the needs of 16 to 19 year olds in further education.<br />Central government chose to give extra money to set up Free schools and for the pupil premium so there's not much left in the education budget unless of course you wonder where's all the cash that they are now saving on uni tuition fees?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008739840732779226.post-77808862649059617692014-03-03T20:57:54.356+00:002014-03-03T20:57:54.356+00:00the consultation shows that they intend to charge ...the consultation shows that they intend to charge 16 to 19 year olds £400 for the 'freedom' pass. These young people are now required to stay in education but clearly this will not be subsidized as much as the younger children. All very odd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008739840732779226.post-44596080272664558902014-03-01T10:55:53.508+00:002014-03-01T10:55:53.508+00:00What I don't like about these changes Is the f...What I don't like about these changes Is the fact that a parent may have chosen a particular school for their child because of the availability and price of the freedom pass and a year on KCC are changing the rules. Maybe KCC Should give existing holders the same terms and conditions until their children reach 16.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com