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1. • • Your child is eligible if they are of compulsory school age, go to their nearest suitable school and one of the following applies: they are under 8 and the school is more than 2 miles away they are 8 or over and the school is more than 3 miles away they wouldn’t be able to walk there safely, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian
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   Who is eligible for free school transport?

   • Section 508B and Schedule 35B state that the local authorities are under a duty to provide suitable school transport to ‘eligible children’. That single word, ‘eligible’ makes a mountain of difference. Who is ‘eligible’ for free school transport? A child must be 5-16 years old, attending a qualifying school, and also:

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   Who is eligible for free travel to school?

   • Child N is eligible for free travel to school. Child O is seven years old and attends their nearest suitable school which is 1.5 miles from their home. They do not have special educational needs, a disability or mobility problem. The local authority determines that they would be able to walk to school in reasonable safety if they were accompanied.

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   Do schools have to provide free school transport?

   • authorities must provide free school transport.Where a pupil is registered at a school, but is attending a place other than a school as a result of exclusion, the duty to make travel arrangements will apply to the other place

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   How do I find out if my child is eligible for transport?

   • Use the eligibility checker tool, at any time, to get an idea of whether you might be eligible for transport to a mainstream school. You can use our Transport Eligibility Checker to find out if your child will qualify for school transport. The Transport Eligibility Checker only provides an indication of potential eligibility at that time.

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   Can I get Free School Transport if my child is 16?

   • If your child is 16 or over and still in education, ask your local council if they offer any help with transport. Find out more about applying for free school transport from your local council. Is this page useful?

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   Do local authorities provide free school transport to 'eligible children'?

   • Under section 508B and Schedule 35B of the Education Act 1996, local authorities are under a duty to provide free school transport to "eligible children". Under section 508C of the Education Act 1996, local authorities have a discretionary power to provide travel to school for children resident in their area who are not eligible children.

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   Home-to-school travel is an integral part of the school system. It ensures no child of compulsory school age is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport or the cost of...

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Here, we explain everything you need to know about free school travel, from who’s eligible to how it works. Is my child eligible for free school travel? We set the national eligibility...

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   Sep 4, 2024 · What is the guidance on school transport for pupils with special educational needs, disability or mobility problems. A child is eligible for free travel to school if: they attend their nearest suitable school, and. it is within the statutory walking distance of their home, and.

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   • If you have a low family income

   Children of compulsory school age qualify for free school transport if they go to their nearest suitable school and any of the following apply:

   If your child does not qualify for free school transport for these reasons, they may still qualify if you have a low family income.

   Find out more about applying for free school transport from your local council.

   If your child is 16 or over and still in education, ask your local council if they offer any help with transport.

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   If your child does not qualify for free school transport for another reason, they may be eligible if either:

   •they are entitled to free school meals

   •you get the maximum Working Tax Credit

   Your child will get free school transport if they’re:

   •aged 8 to 11, go to their nearest school and it’s at least 2 miles away

   •aged 11 to 16 and go to a school 2 to 6 miles away - if it’s one of their 3 nearest suitable schools

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Check Transport Eligibility. See if your child might qualify for transport assistance before making a formal application online. Use the eligibility checker tool, at any time, to get an idea of whether you might be eligible for transport to a mainstream school.

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   Jan 18, 2021 · Section 508B and Schedule 35B state that the local authorities are under a duty to provide suitable school transport to ‘eligible children’. That single word, ‘eligible’ makes a mountain of difference.

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   Section 508A of the Act places a general duty on local authorities to promote the use of sustainable travel and transport2. The duty applies to children and young people of compulsory school age...