Travel arrangements update
September updates on home to school travel applications and transport arrangements.
Travelling to school
Advice for schools and parents about school transport and other ways of getting to school.
September travel arrangements update
We are finalising home-to-school travel arrangements for the new academic year. If you have already given us all the information we asked for, do not contact us for an update. Read more.
In this section
Eligibility for travel
Find out if your child is eligible and what support is available if they aren't.
Information for existing users
Additional information for school transport including current timetables and how to pay for travel
Information for providers
How to apply for a council badge and DBS checks, check terms and conditions and FAQs.
Personal travel budget
Money we pay to you to arrange your child’s own journey to school.
Post 16 Transport Policy
Transport policy statement for young people aged 16–18 in further education
Safe walking routes
How we assess and support safe walking routes for school children.
School transport appeal
How to appeal the decision not to offer your child a free school travel.
School travel deadlines
Deadlines, processing times and what to expect