When accessing education, young people should be supported to walk, cycle or use public transport as the default. There are health benefits for young people in walking or cycling to school. Local communities also benefit through:
- improved road safety
- reduced traffic congestion
- reduced associated noise
- reduced air pollution
Where required, travel assistance is provided by the Transport Coordination Service.
Our aim is to promote independence to help prepare young people for adulthood and to deliver on providing a good quality service for those young people who need it, whilst balancing costs to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
Home to School Travel Assistance
Find out about home to school travel assistance, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Find out about post-16 travel assistance, who is eligible, how much it costs, and how to apply.
Find your designated primary school and secondary school.
Find out about the two-stage appeal process.
Find out about other travel schemes which may be available.
Find out about the behaviour expected of students whilst travelling.
Severe Weather Procedures
Find out about what happens with travel arrangements during severe weather.
Find out about unsuitable walking routes.
Information for Transport Operators
Find out about registering, tendering and training.
Find out about what we do with the information you provide.