Introduction
Most children/young people in Cambridgeshire with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) attend their nearest suitable mainstream school, and do not require travel assistance which differs from mainstream arrangements.
Eligibility
Eligibility for travel assistance will be assessed on an individual basis and, where agreed, assistance will be provided in the most cost effective and appropriate way, whilst meeting the child/young person’s assessed needs.
To qualify for travel assistance, the child/young person must;
- Live within the boundaries of the area covered by Cambridgeshire County Council; and
- Have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP); and
- Be attending the school that is the nearest suitable school/the school designated by the Council as able to meet their needs; and
- Live more than 2 miles for primary aged children or 3 miles for secondary aged children, from their nearest suitable school*
Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
The Home to School Transport Assistance Policy covers mainstream, SEND and post-16 education transport.
Apply for SEND Pre-16 Transport Assistance
If you believe your child meets the above eligibility criteria you will need to complete an application for transport assistance using the button below.
We recommend that you apply for transport as early as possible. Applications are normally assessed within 10 working days of receipt.
If your child is starting primary or secondary school in September for the first time, please make sure you apply before the end of the summer term to guarantee your child's arrangements are in place in time for September.
Where transport assistance is agreed, please note this it may take up to 15 working days for arrangements to be put in place.
SEND Transport Charter
The SEND transport charter outlines the responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in the transport provision of your child.
Contact the Passenger Transport Service
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