Important information
Type of assistance
We decide the type of travel assistance provided, focusing on:
- suitability
- sustainability
- promoting independence
Examples of types of assistance include:
- bus pass
- personal travel budget
- place on a contracted vehicle
Journeys covered
Assistance covers the journey between the child's main home address and school for the normal school day only. It does not usually cover:
- extra-curricular activities
- work experience
- travel between multiple home addresses
Pick-up points
Assistance may be to/from a designated pick-up point near home. Parents are responsible for getting their child to/from this point.
Behaviour
Travel assistance can be withdrawn due to persistent unacceptable behaviour.
Changes
You must inform us immediately of any change in circumstances (address, school, needs).