Somerset Council school’s Minibus Guidance has been updated.

Eligibility to Drive a Minibus explains that following EU Directives, the County rules on the driving of school minibuses states that all drivers of minibuses, with post 1997 driving licences, should hold a D1 licence. Training and testing for D1 licences is now delivered by fleet@somerset.gov.uk

The Minibus Safety Sheet has new links to the Outdoor Education National Panel guides and advice from RoSPA. It also contains a School Minibus Pre-Drive Checklist.

All our school’s guidance can be found on our Internet site:

https://external.somerset.gov.uk/health-and-safety/schools-resources/guidance-for-schools/

Learn more:

F14 Driver Risk Assessment for Schools
HS14 Driving your Personal Vehicle for Work
Driver Licence Check Policy
Guidance for schools