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Discretionary travel assistance

In some cases, we may use our discretion to provide travel assistance. This is even if a child does not meet the standard eligibility criteria. Examples include:

  • looked after children
  • children with temporary medical conditions preventing travel - medical evidence is required
  • 'Rising 5s' (4-year-olds starting reception whose fifth birthday is during that term)
  • pre-school children (age 3 to 4) with significant SEND attending a specialist setting. Evidence is needed to show why family members cannot transport the child. A personal transport budget may be offered
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