We provide travel support for young people aged 16 to 25 with Special Educational Needs who meet certain eligibility criteria.
We encourage active travel (such as walking, cycling) and public transport wherever possible. We support young people to travel on their own by providing bespoke travel training.
When choosing which post 16 school or college to apply for, it's important to consider how your young person will get there. Some young people are eligible for travel support, but not everyone.
Travel support can include:
- independent travel training, helping young people develop skills and confidence to travel on their own
- free travel passes
- money back for travel costs to and from school or college
- minibus or taxi transport, usually shared with other young people
Cost
The cost is £540 a year for travel support in post 16 education. This is a contribution towards the total cost of the transport. This amount is based on your young person going to school or college 5 days a week. This amount can reduce depending on the number of days your young person is attending.
The contribution can be paid by Direct Debit, an online payment or a standing order.
You may be able to get a 16-19 bursary to help with the cost. Your young person’s school, college or training provider can give you the forms to complete and explain the criteria.
Who can apply
We assess applications for Post 16 travel support based on our Post 16 Travel and Transport Policy.
We look at:
- the young person’s needs and distance from school/college
- whether the route can be travelled safely by walking or using public transport, possibly supported by an adult
- how a young person currently gets to school or college
Having an Education, Health and Care Plan does not guarantee travel support. Your young person can qualify for travel support without one.
When you are not eligible
A young person will not normally get travel support just because their parents' work or caring commitments mean they cannot accompany them.
When to re-apply
If your young person needs travel support to get to their post 16 setting, you will need to re-apply each year for Year 12 and above. This is because your young person’s circumstances and needs can change.
How to apply
You can apply online.
If you require a paper copy of the application form please get in touch..