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Appendix
Letters of Support
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Letters of Support
1. Sheffield City Region
Local Enterprise Partnership
2. South Yorkshire
Passenger Transport Executive
3. South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
(Interim Head of Financial Services)
4. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Chief
Executive)
5. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Section 151
Officer)
6. Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Chief
Executive)
7. Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Section
151 Officer)
8. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Chief
Executive)
9. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Section
151 Officer)
10. Sheffield City Council (Chief Executive)
11. Sheffield City Council (Section 151 Officer)
12. Stagecoach
13. First
14. Sheffield Community Transport
15. Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board
16. NHS Sheffield
Clinical Commissioning Group
17. Rotherham Public Health
18. South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership
19. British Cycling
20. Active Barnsley
21. Cycle Penistone
22. Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust
23. Doncaster Rovers Community Sports & Education
Foundation
24. Npower
25. Shaw Lane Community Sports Association
26. Cycle Experience (TTC Group PLC)
27. Airmaster
28. Aizlewood Business Centre
29. Amey
30. Barnsley Premier Leisure
31. Citizenship First
32. Independent Forgings and Alloys
33. Johnston Press
34. North Doncaster Development Trust
35. Sheffield Futures
36. Sheffield United Community Foundation
37. The University of Sheffield
38. Doncaster West Development Trust
39. High Storrs School
40. Hillsborough College
41. Mercure Hotels
42. Norton College
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43. Rotherham Advanced Motorcyclists
44. Rotherham United FC Community
Sports Trust
45. Seven Hills School
46. Sheffield & District Advanced Motorists
47. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
48. Sustrans
49. Emails from participants of ITT
50. Barnsley College
Sheffield City Region LEP
AMP Technology Centre
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Brunel Way
ROTHERHAM
S60 5WG
Tel: 00 44 (0)114 254 1334
Email: [email protected]
www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk
To
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
27 March 2014
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
Dear Mick,
This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local
Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). This bid is the logical next step from the current
programme of activity and is closely aligned to the Strategic Economic Plan that we are
submitting to Government in March.
The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant
issue in the area and is one that affects many of the businesses we work with. The solutions
included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion.
It is vital that Government see this revenue bid alongside the SEP as the two are part of an
overall focus that we have on investing in enabling infrastructure. We ask the Government
recognises the longer term commitment that we are seeking through our SEP and the
importance that we have placed on this type of activity as part of a balanced investment
programme.
We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working
together, assisted by LSTF, to make the Sheffield City region a great place to work, live, visit
and invest in.
Yours sincerely,
James Newman, Chairman
SCR Local Enterprise Partnership
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David Young Direct Line
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0114 22 11 2454 [email protected] Dear Mick, This letter is to express our commitment to deliver South Yorkshire’s Inmotion project that we are bidding for through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). This bid is the logical next step from the current programme of activity and is closely aligned to the Strategic Economic Plan that SCR Partners are submitting to Government in March. The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the customers and businesses we work with. This bid builds on our current LSTF programme and supports our wider aspirations to encourage choice, for example through the innovative Sheffield Bus Partnership. Our organisations are committed to encouraging sustainable transport and request that Government find ways to provide a longer-­‐term commitment to LSTF revenue funding. We are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be contributing a total of £71,978 in 2015/16 to support the delivery. Our contribution will continue beyond 2015/16, both in delivery of sustainable transport and the evaluation of this project. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make the Sheffield City region a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, David Young
Deputy Interim Director General and Director of Customer Experience South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive SOUTH YORKSHIRE PASSENGER
TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE
Interim Director General:
Ben Still
11 Broad Street West
SHEFFIELD S1 2BQ
Deputy Interim Director General and
Director of Customer Experience:
David Young
Enquiries: 0114 276 7575
Facsimile: 0114 275 9908
sypte.co.uk
VAT Reg: GB 599912961
Acting Director of Strategy:
Neil Chadwick
Principal Solicitor and Secretary:
Steve Davenport
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Resources Directorate
Riverside House, Main Street,
Rotherham S60 1AE
Tel: (01709) 382121
Where Everyone Matters
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Ref:
SB/AK
Your Ref:
Direct Line:
01709 822032
Please Contact:
Stuart Booth
26th February 2014
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
Dear Mick,
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
This letter is to express our full support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through
the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).
The focus on supporting economic growth whilst reducing carbon emissions through
the sustainable transport initiatives in this bid is a high priority for RMBC and these
interventions will much improve sustainable access to employment, education and
training in Rotherham and South Yorkshire.
We are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be
contributing a total of £26,000 in 2015/16 to support the delivery of the cycling
package.
We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working
with public and private sector partners, assisted by LSTF, to make Rotherham and
South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in.
Yours sincerely
Stuart Booth
Director of Financial Services
www.rotherham.gov.uk
www.rotherham.gov.uk
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Councillor Julie Dore, Leader
Dr Tim Moorhead, Chair
Town Hall
722 Prince of Wales Road
Sheffield, S1 2HH
0114 273 4240
[email protected]
Sheffield, S9 4EU
0114 305 1104
[email protected]
27/03/2014
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
Dear Mick,
This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local
Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).
Our Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out the importance for us as a Health and
Wellbeing Board of a sustainable transport network in Sheffield and the wider region.
Sheffield people have told us about the importance of healthy and connected communities,
and our Strategy recognises the importance of the ‘wider determinants of health’ in building
people’s health and wellbeing. We also have a dedicated work programme focussing on
Food and Physical Activity, and support the Move More Plan to increase physical activity in
the city.
The Strategy also notes the importance of partners working together across organisational
boundaries to actively look to improve health and wellbeing in Sheffield, including the
involvement of areas that may not see health and wellbeing as being their direct business.
We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working
together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and
invest in.
Yours sincerely,
Tim Moorhead
Julie Dore
Chair
Leader
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group
Sheffield City Council
Co-Chairs of Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board
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722 Prince of Wales Road
Darnall
Sheffield
S9 4EU
27 March 2014
To whom it may concern
I write this as GP commissioning lead for musculoskeletal medicine for Sheffield CCG,
and Chair of the Move More Board (subgroup of Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board).
Sheffield CCG is a strong supporter of the Long Term Sustainable Transport Fund bid
for the region for the next financial year. We particularly value the inclusion of provision
for support for the Move More challenge, as part of the Move More Plan. This Plan is a
strategic plan for the next 5 years, to develop a culture of physical activity in our city,
and the region around us. We see the key importance of this in improving health and
wellbeing across the South Yorkshire region.
The Move More challenge involves the use of movement sensors in a mass
participation format. This will help us to gather accurate objective data on activity which
will assist commissioners across the region in establishing a baseline of physical
activity, and recognising the value of interventions that change these levels across time.
The hypothesis is that it will also help in motivating and engaging the population in
participation in physical activities. There is excellent synergy with the current 'Boost'
schemes currently running in the region.
Sheffield CCG supports the Move More Plan and will do all it can to ensure the success
of these projects across the region.
Best wishes
Dr Ollie Hart
NHS Sheffield GP Commissioning Lead
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Chair: Dr Tim Moorhead
Accountable Officer: Ian Atkinson
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Public Health Directorate
John Radford, Director of Public Health
Riverside House, Floor 2, Wing C, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE
Tel: (01709) 255845
E-mail: [email protected]
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28 March 2014
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
Dear Mick,
Re: Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
This letter is to express Public Health’s support for the South Yorkshire bid to the Local Sustainable
Transport Fund 2014/15 (LSTF).
It is estimated that physical inactivity is costing Rotherham £22m a year (UKActive, 2014). This is a
considerable burden on NHS and public sector resources. It is also damaging our economic
agenda through working days lost. We recognise in Public Health that the cycling hub
developments within the LSTF bid will significantly contribute to addressing this agenda and we will
be working closely with the transport team to ensure it is linked into our local physical activity and
public health structures.
The focus on encouraging and supporting people to travel to employment and training will also help
to address employment issues which contribute to the ill health of Rotherham communities.
Employment is one of the foundation issues that effects health choices and opportunities,
particularly in the more disadvantaged areas in Rotherham. We know that in the majority of cases
being in work is good for peoples’ health and wellbeing. The solutions developed in the submission
will support the delivery of our health and wellbeing strategy, across the 6 strategic themes;
• Aspiration to expectations
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Long term conditions
• Dependence to independence
• Prevention and early intervention
• Poverty
I am happy to provide advisory support via the Public Health team in Rotherham Council to the
LSTF leads, where appropriate to ensure this agenda fits with the Health and Wellbeing and Public
Health agenda. I look forwards to hearing the results of the bid and to continue the partnership
working across the Council, assisted by LSTF, to deliver Rotherham’s Joint Health and Wellbeing
Strategy intentions.
Good luck,
Yours sincerely,
Dr John Radford MRCGP FFPH GMC No.2630063
Director of Public Health
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Dear Cllr Mick Jameson,
12th March 2014
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid 2015/16
This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable
Transport Fund (LSTF).
British Cycling is formally working in partnership with all the South Yorkshire Local Authorities during
2014/15 to increase recreational cycling participation in the area. We are working closely with Council
Sports Development teams, Transport Planning, Public Health Authorities and the County Sports
Partnership to ensure a solid foundation and a joined up approach to cycling promotion in the area. We
would like to continue with this successful partnership in future years as part of this bid.
With the Olympic & Paralympic success of 2012, Tour de France successes of 2012 & 2013, we continue
to successfully inspire further participation at grass-roots level. British Cycling will continue to work
alongside Local Authority partners and PTE’s in the strategic planning for cycling in the area. Therefore, a
sustained partnership during 2015/16 will capitalise on the momentum and inspiration we have already
and will continue to create.
Through our own research and insight from the DFT we know that over 70% of commuters were already
recreational cyclists before they started to cycle to work, over 80% cycle to work to keep fit and that
regular commuting sustains a regular cycling habit in general.
Therefore our approach of mobilising a range of recreational cycling initiatives such as Mass Participation
Events, Guided Rides and Social Cycling Groups is uniquely placed to increase and sustain cycling
participation, commuting and a healthy local cycling economy.
To deliver the partnership programmes British Cycling would match a £109,000 contribution from the
South Yorkshire Local Authorities for 2015/16 with £207,000 (in kind).
As such I can confirm, on behalf of British Cycling, our support to you in your application to the next
phase of LSTF. This would enable more infrastructure development to provide even more opportunities
and places for people to cycle and subsequently with our partnership work increase and inspire sustained
cycling participation in the area.
Yours sincerely,

Daniel Goodey
Recreation Manager (Yorkshire), British Cycling
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To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA 24th February 2014 Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The primary focus for our strand of the initiative is to improve people’s health and well-­‐being. The programme will support other schemes such as Adult and Junior Healthy Weight Solution programmes and enhance client rehabilitation. Other determinants will be to raise educational attainment and provide volunteering and employment opportunities. As a charitable entity outputs will compliment and align with our social responsibilities and as such every effort will be made to achieve and sustain these. Consequently we are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be contributing a total of £16,000 per annum to support and enhance delivery. Breakdown of annual contribution as follows: Free Use of Facilities £5,000 Free Office accommodation and support services for project team £11,000 Total £16,000 Our contribution will continue beyond 2015/16 and we have an indicative allocation of £5,000 per annum for free facility use identified to continue our support and delivery We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Jon Whiteley Head of Community Engagement Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust 24 Inmotion! altogether better travel
Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we work with through our community engagement and education programmes. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. As a charitable organisation, our core objective is use the power of sport, activity, training and education to develop stronger communities, tackle crime and anti social behaviour, improve the social, physical and mental health and wellbeing of the local community and help develop an economically active community. Through adding the LSTF work to our programme of activities would help enhance our existing provision as well as offering future opportunities to the local community through the legacy of the up-­‐skilling programme. Through our extensive post 16 education programmes, many of the young people we work with come to us as NEETS or would fall into the NEET category without our engagement. Part of the LSTF proposal will focus on targeting this young people to not only access cycling as a form of transport during their studies, but also increase their employability by offering a low cost, sustainable means of transport to and from places of work, contributing to the future economic growth of the area. We are based at the Keepmoat stadium, at the heart of Doncaster and have access to a significant fan-­‐base and community engagement to promote the programme of activities. As the charitable arm of the football club, the Foundation will be able to offer in kind use of facilities in addition to extensive marketing and PR capabilities. The strength of the brand associated with this project will open the door to engaging with member of the community who might not normally engage. We are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be contributing a total of £7188 in-­‐kind / match funding in 2015/16 to support the delivery. Our contribution will continue beyond 2015/16 and we have an indicative allocation of £3500 identified to continue our support. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Marie Hepburn Community Manager Doncaster Rovers Community Sports & Education Foundation
Address: Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
Telephone: 01302 764663 / 01302 765890 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.drfc-community.co.uk / www.drfc-education.co.uk Charity Reference Number: 1122676
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Npower Ltd Limewood Approach Leeds LS14 1NG To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA 3rd March 2014 Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus on cutting carbon emissions whilst supporting business, and on people entering employment and training are crucial to creating the conditions for sustainable growth in our area. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. Npower propose to support the bid with the continuation of the Inmotion Electric vehicle scheme for SME’s in the region. We believe this scheme will help local businesses understand the economic benefits of electric vehicles, in particular those associated with running cost savings. We are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be contributing management and business development services in kind. We expect this to total £45,000 in 2015/16 to support the delivery of the scheme. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Jonathan Woodthorpe Commercial Development Manager email: [email protected] 26 Inmotion! altogether better travel
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24 February 2013 To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Dear Mick Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we work with. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. We are the current provider of cycling promotion projects on behalf of Rotherham MBC. We provide Dr Bikes, Cycle Training, Cycle Hire, Bike Try-­‐Out Events and Employer Based Try Cycling Projects. Our intention is to use our marketing and retailing expertise to push these projects forward in LSTF2 to such an extent that they should become largely self financing and can continue after LSTF funding ends. We will offer free consulting in terms of developing the concept and implementing it along with promotional support materials to include publicity posters and point of sale materials together with purchase of all goods and equipment required from day one which will all be supplied and co-­‐ordinated with our equipment partners including Raleigh and Brompton. We are fully committed to the delivery of this LSTF programme and will be contributing a total of £32,000 in 2015/16 to support the delivery. Our contribution will continue beyond 2015/16 and we have an indicative allocation of £32k per annum identified to continue our support. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards Des Morrison Operations Director Cycle Experience TTC Group Hadley Park East Telford TF1 6QJ Tel: 01952 602639 / M: 07825 992717 28 Inmotion! altogether better travel
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To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). Amey Streets Ahead has agreed to participate in Bus Boost, Cycle Boost, Eco-­‐driver Training and Ecostars. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Bryan Hickman Amey Bryan Hickman
Carbon Officer//Street Ahead
Amey LG Limited | company number 3612746 | registered in England & Wales
Registered address at The Sherard Building, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford, OX4 4DQ
www.amey.co.uk
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North Doncaster Development Trust
8 Lazarus Court
Bradford Row
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 3NF
14/03/2014
To
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
Dear Mick,
This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding
through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).
North Doncaster Development Trust is a registered charity working with
individuals from across the Doncaster region. The Trust promotes social,
economic and environmental regeneration within our communities. As part of
our current project we offer Employment Related Services to customers on a
one to one basis, many of who are long-term unemployed or those with real
barriers to employment. Our customers come from all areas of the borough
and many are from areas of high social deprivation.
The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a
significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we
work with. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire
and we welcome their inclusion.
We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue
working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to
work, live, visit and invest in.
Regards,
Annette Ramsay
Employment & Development Manager
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Department
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Head of Department Professor Paul Overton
Dr Richard Rowe
Department of Psychology
University of Sheffield
Sheffield
UK – S10 2TP
Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 606
Fax: +44 (0) 114 276 6515
Email: [email protected]
26 February 2014
Dear Cllr Jameson,
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
I am very pleased to write in support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding
through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).
In particular I am very pleased that this bid includes provision to fund the Safety
Drive intervention that aims to improve road safety behaviours in the 17-24 age
group. I have been working with the South Yorkshire team for more than 5
years and one component of this has been to develop Safety Drive based on
theoretical models in health psychology. I recently presented at a workshop at
Sheffield Town Hall regarding using Psychological Approaches to inform the
Safer Roads Partnership’s approaches to intervention (January 2014).
I am looking forward to further developing my collaboration with the South
Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership in developing and evaluating road safety
interventions for young people. I believe that funding their intervention work
through the LSTF will help develop this collaboration.
Yours sincerely,
Richard Rowe
Reader in Psychology
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14/03/2014 To
Cllr Mick Jameson
Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA
Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid
Dear Mick,
This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local
Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).
The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the
area and is one that affects many of the people we work with. The solutions included in the bid are
important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion.
My colleagues and I work on Doncaster West Development Trust’s Moving On project. We
support people who are recovering from drug/alcohol misuse to access
education/training/employment opportunities . Very often the cost of public transport is a
barrier to our clients being able to attend training courses (which result in qualifications
which, in turn, will increase their chances of gaining employment).
Being able to access support with travel costs t to enable our clients to access these
opportunities has proved to be very beneficial to our clients. Without continued availability of
support for travel costs our clients would simply not be able to afford to benefit from the
education/training/employment opportunities that we refer them for.
We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together,
assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in.
Regards,
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20th February 2014 To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we work with. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. We appreciate Joe Hockney’s support in delivering so many alcohol awareness tutorials and Drive for Life sessions, and running a stall every Freshers Fayre and Healthy College Week. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Eman Kaltoom Moqbil Student Development Officer The Sheffield College (Norton Centre) 42 Inmotion! altogether better travel
Rotherham Advanced Motorcyclists Affiliated to the IAM Group Number 4263 38 Parklands Close, Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN11 0BH To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, Rotherham Advanced Motorcyclists (RAM) is a voluntary organisation affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), the premier road safety organisation in the United Kingdom. We exist to provide mentoring and advanced training to riders in the South Yorkshire area. Our tutors (Observers) are all volunteers who provide their time and guidance free of charge with the aim of improving riding standards and safety in the region. This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus in the bid on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we work with. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. RAM has been involved with the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) in providing subsidized training to South Yorkshire riders, starting with a pilot scheme 3 years ago. To date, some 42 riders have commenced the course we deliver with the benefit of the subsidy. Twenty-­‐four riders have completed training, have achieved the IAM’s coveted “green badge”, and have been admitted as full members of the IAM. The key point about the training we deliver is that it is part of an integrated plan developed by SYSRP to provide training for riders at all stages of their development. The IAM course is considered “advanced” training intended to hone skills, improve riding safety and prepare a rider to mentor and pass on their experience to others. Other elements of the SYSRP plan are targeted at riders post CBT and post DSA riding test. This plan is true “through-­‐life-­‐learning” meant to complement and enhance the standards achieved by the commercial riding schools. Inmotion! altogether better travel 43
20/3/14 To Cllr Mick Jameson Chair of the South Yorkshire ITA Support of the South Yorkshire LSTF bid Dear Mick, This letter is to express our support of South Yorkshire’s bid for funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The focus on people entering employment and training will help to address a significant issue in the area and is one that affects many of the people we work with. The solutions included in the bid are important for South Yorkshire and we welcome their inclusion. We would love to be involved in the promotion and publicity of the project and help contribute to the successful delivery of the project. We are looking forward to hear about the success of the bid and to continue working together, assisted by LSTF, to make South Yorkshire a great place to work, live, visit and invest in. Regards, Jamie Noble Head of Community Rotherham United FC 44 Inmotion! altogether better travel
Headteachers: Clive Rockliff
Elaine Everett
19.3.14
Independent Travel
Independent travel and the various stages of training that work towards this, including
Travelling Together, Get Going, Out and About summer school and road safety training,
are extremely important areas of learning for the vast majority of students at Seven Hills.
The ability to travel independently allows students to participate in areas of learning
such as college and off-site work-related learning that would otherwise be very difficult
for them to access. It also opens doors for their future education or working life and
provides valuable life experiences in making decisions, self-organisation, social
development and problem solving.
We have consistently noted over the years that independent travel has also given a
huge boost in confidence to our young people which has had a great impact on their
progress in other curriculum areas as well as their general functioning and maturity. This
has been echoed on many occasions by parents/carers who have commented on their
children rapidly developing as individuals as a result of their new-found independence.
I cannot over-state the importance of this strand of our students' education and personal
development, and as a school we are committed to keeping this as a key area of the
provision we offer at Seven Hills.
Clive Rockliff
Headteacher
Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RJ
Tel: 0114 2743560 Fax: 0114 2765371 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk
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From: Kate Randerson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 18 March 2014 14:26
To: Frost Andrew (NCC)
Subject: In support of the Travel Buddy Scheme
My experience of the travel buddy scheme is that it offer an ideal ‘halfway house’ for many
vulnerable people who either cannot travel entirely independently or will need years of skill
and confidence building in order to consider this in the future. As a support planner; this
scheme has offered an ideal opportunity to people I have planned with to experience independent travelling but with the additional support and safety of a buddy. The fact that some
buddies also have disabilities offers a genuine peer support feel to the scheme which really
appeals to individuals seeking to maximise their independence and community integration.
Kind regards
Kate Randerson
Development Coordinator
Citizenship First
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
01142798001
From: claire.cowly
Sent: 05 February 2013 17:15
To: Dymond Kate
Subject: Re: work not governors
Hi Kate
I think it has been invaluable to his quality of his life, giving him the confidence to do things
by himself, opportunities to make him realise that he can be a part of ‘normal’ life. It aided
him in taking placements further afield.
Adam says this has made him independent,
Hope this helps
Claire
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From: Fran Belbin
Sent: 11 March 2014 18:41
To: Sutton Hannah (CYPF))
Subject: Independent travel training
Hi Hannah
Statement below that I hope you can use to support the continuation of the service.
Fran
I am writing to support the continuation of the Independent Travel Training service. My son
who has an artistic spectrum disorder was trained by this service in 2012/13 and is now travelling completely independently. The service had a huge impact on his confidence in dealing
with everyday and unexpected situations safely and competently.
Without the service my son would be dependent on home-school transport or parental support for all of his travel, which would not only compromise his independence but would be
costly and increase congestion in the city.
When weighed against the alternatives I believe this service provides great value for money
as well as supporting access to independent learning for young people with special needs.
Fran Belbin, parent
From: jayne tate
Sent: 18 March 2014 12:28
To: Frost Andrew (NCC)
Subject: Re: Buddy Service
Hi Andy,
Dale and I are very happy with the Buddy scheme. Dale is benefiting in the sense that he
is gaining confidence and building up on his travelling skills and he really gets along and
enjoys travelling with his buddy, Josh. I take Dale to the gym 3 times a week. Before Travel
buddy, I would support Dale to go to Flycheese and found it very tiring, so in that respect i’m
finding it very beneficial too.
The Travel Buddy scheme is brilliant and has helped and would help the people with learning disabilities past, present and future. I don’t know what Dale and I would do without it.
Jayne Tate
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From: Mcdonald Stephanie
Sent: 18 March 2014 11:51
To: Frost Andrew (NCC)
Subject: Travel Buddy Scheme
Hi Andy,
Re: Ken Whyman.
Ken has really enjoyed his role as Travel Buddy and has a great sense of achievement from
doing this role.
This has given him a sense of responsibility and has increased his confidence.
Thanks
Steph
From: Justine Da Silva
Sent: 10 March 2014 12:28
To: Sutton Hannah (CYPF))
Subject: RE: Support
Hi Hannah,
It’s really lovely to hear from you. I have been meaning to ring your service for a few days…
Parkwood Academy really values the support from the Travel Trainers. The work which both
you and Kate have undertaken has had a positive impact upon the young people’s life’s. It
has enabled our young people to access college independently and to be able to travel to
school without the aid of their parents. This enabling intervention allows some of our most
vulnerable students to access the same opportunities and our most able students.
Please let me know if you need me to add anything else.
Speak soon
Justine
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From: Mcdonald Stephanie
Sent: 18 March 2014 11:50
To: Frost Andrew (NCC)
Subject: Travel Buddy Scheme
Hi Andy,
Re: Paul Bage.
Paul has greatly benefited from his experience supporting P as a travel buddy. This has also
benefited P as he has been able to join a group that he would not otherwise have been able
to attend.
Paul has grown in confidence and has a real sense of work ethic through completing this.
Thanks
Steph
From: C Rockliff
Sent: 12 March 2014 10:21
To: Siddall Jill
Subject: Re: Help
Hi Jill,
Independent travel and the various stages of training that work towards this, including
Travelling Together, Get Going, Out and About summer school and road safety training, are
extremely important areas of learning for the vast majority of students at Seven Hills.
The ability to travel independently allows students to participate in areas of learning such as
college and off-site work-related learning that would otherwise be very difficult for them to
access. It also opens doors for their future education or working life and provides valuable
life experiences in making decisions, self-organisation, social development and problem
solving.
We have consistently noted over the years that independent travel has also given a huge
boost in confidence to our young people which has had a great impact on their progress
in other curriculum areas as well as their general functioning and maturity. This has been
echoed on many occasions by parents/carers who have commented on their children rapidly
developing as individuals as a result of their new-found independence.
I cannot over-state the importance of this strand of our students’ education and personal development, and as a school we are committed to keeping this as a key area of the provision
we offer at Seven Hills.
Best wishes,
Clive
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From: Gary Wragg
Sent: 11 March 2014 11:23
To: Frost Andrew (NCC)
Subject: buddies
Hi andrew
Just a short email to let you know that the 2 buddies ken and phillip were excellent,on time
very friendly and polite.
Wayne enjoyed his travelling with them and they did an excellent job. We did have doubts
at first, but to anyone considering this method I can deeply recommend your travell buddy
scheme.
Best wishes for the future.
Gary Wragg for Wayne Wragg
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