Shock at unbending council
I AM shocked and more than a little disappointed to find how unbending Swansea Council is on the frightening plight of young Tomas James and his parents' fight to have him transported safely to and from school (Evening Post, September 6).
Is there any sensible reason why this 12-year-old could not walk the disputed 60 yards to the pick-up point?
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Where does the duty of care begin and end for school children under the jurisdiction of the city's education department?
It claims in a somewhat blasé way: "It is important these guidelines are in place in order to effectively provide free home to school transport".
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If South Wales Police had indicated their concern, why does Swansea Council continue to exhibit such mean bloody mindedness?
My wife and self were so concerned we decided to walk this boy's school route to Ysgol Gyfun Bryntawe from his Mansel Road home in Bonymaen.
Now we don't pretend to be as agile as young Tomas, but pursuing this route took us through some very "iffy" areas which could so easily conceal someone of questionable intention.
Our journey took place on a bright sunny afternoon with excellent visibility but took us well over two hours to cover both directions.
We both shuddered at the prospect of covering this journey twice a day during the hours of darkness at either end of the day during the winter months.
We earnestly hope that any intervention by the children's minister will quickly resolve this ludicrously dangerous situation.
In the meantime, until common sense and decency prevails, we pray that the journeys of young Tomas James go unhindered and in safety.
R O Nicholls
Mumbles
Comments
by bennyhill4
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 7:10PM
“I find it very strange that someone who lives in the mumbles takes it upon themselves to go to bonymaen and walk this route without finding out first whether this lad walked or caught a bus to school.i wonder are they concerned for the lad or are they just busybodies who like to see their letters printed in the EP on a regular basis(mostly critical, hardly ever giving credit)”
by Gwyddno
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 4:01PM
“Obviously, Mr. Nicholls does not have access to the internet edition otherwise he'd know that the pupil travels to and from school by bus.
The Evening Post should apologise to Mr. Nicholls for causing him and his wife unnecessary worry.
No prizes for guessing why the article of 6 September does not appear in the online version.”
by Kaiser_Macsen
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 9:10AM
“Parents have to pay son's bus fare Shock Horror
http://tinyurl.com/csbxhf6”