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Do you qualify for free or assisted school transport?

Pupils of statutory school age (5-16) who attend their nearest suitable school and live beyond the statutory walking distance from it the Council will provide free school transport. Free School Transport - Do you qualify?

School Transport FAQ's

What if you don’t qualify for free/assisted transport to school?

On-line applications, forms and payments

• 5 to 16 years application form
• Post-16 application form
• Spare seat application form
• Pay for school transport on-line

Transport Policies and Guidance

• Age 5 to 16?
• Under 16 – current school transport policy
• Under 16 – 2008 school transport policy
• Special Educational Needs Policy
• Over 16 years of age?
• Over 16 - school transport policy
• Over 16 Policy Statement
• Over 16 Policy Statement 2008-09
• Spare Seats Policy
• Guidance on walking to school routes
• Transport Services to local schools and colleges

Results of 2007 consultation on school transport

• School Transport Consultation Decision 
• School Transport Policy from 2008

Further Information

• Driver Vetting
• Local Transport operators
• School Crossing Patrols
• School Transport Information
• School Tranport Newsletter
• Sustainable School Travel
• Yellow Buses 
• Guidelines on Assessment of Safe Walking Routes
• Walk to School
• iwalk - International Walk to School
• Living Streets
• Transport Regeneration Service contacts

Useful Links

• Road Safety
• School Admissions
• SEN
• School Travel Plans
• Sustainable Schools
• Travel Strategy 

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