Home to School Sustainable Travel and Transport Strategy
A strategy to develop the sustainable travel and transport infrastructure within the authority, so that the needs of children and young people are better catered for; and the promotion of sustainable travel and transport to, from and between schools and other institutions.The Vision
Home to School Transport Policy for Pupils Aged from 4 to 16 years old
In order to qualify for free transport or assistance with travel, pupils must comply with the criteria listed in the Home to School Transport Policy for Pupils Aged 4 to 16 years old.
Exceptions
If you are a student who has an appropriate statement of SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS you will be advised separately whether or not you qualify for assistance with travel based upon your physical and/or cognitive difficulty.
Pupils attending a nursery school are not eligible for assistance.
Students aged over 16 should refer to the Post 16 Transport Partnership policy.
Post 16 Transport Partnership policy
Transport policy statement for students aged16-18 in further education and continuing students aged 19 and over (up to age 25)
The partners have allocated financial resources to provide travel assistance in support of enabling access to post 16 education for both the general age group and also specific individuals with significant physical or cognitive or financial difficulty.
Local Authority Post 16 Transport Partnership Fund Policy Statement