Those covered by this policy include:

• children of compulsory school age attending a maintained school
• those children registered at a maintained school, in a reception class who have not attained compulsory school age
• students continuing with study at either a college or school sixth form
• pre compulsory school aged children with recognised Special Education Needs and Disabilities and attending a special school or specialist unit funded by the County Council

The policy covers:

• eligibility for free travel
• assistance available for those not entitled to free travel
• procedures for applying for travel
• the appeals process
• a code of conduct for pupils and students using travel arranged by the County Council

Document downloads:

• Education travel service agreement timescales (PDF)
• Post 16 policy statement (PDF)
• Terms and Conditions for Behaviour on School and College Transport (PDF)
• Transport and travel policy 2023 to 2024 (PDF)