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Sep 4, 2024 · If your child attends a school which is outside of the statutory walking distance but the local authority can demonstrate that there is a nearer suitable school then it is not liable to provide transport.
- Overview
- 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.
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
Nov 3, 2023 · If your child is eligible for free school travel, your local authority will make suitable travel arrangements. For example, they might provide your child with a pass for free travel on public...
Generally, children are entitled to transport to their nearest suitable school. Any nearer schools which are unable to meet your child’s needs, or do not have a place available for your child, do not count as a nearer suitable school. For children with EHC plans.
Local authorities must: assess the school travel needs of children of compulsory school age and persons of sixth form age resident in their areas (paragraphs 146 to 147); assess the...
local authority does not have a duty to provide your child with free transport to attend. This includes when the distance to the school is further than the ‘statutory walking distance’. The local authority can decide to provide transport, but they do not have to. The law on free transport and placing requests is complicated. It is important to
Local authorities (LAs) are required to provide free school transport for any child who is eligible. This includes children with SEN, disabilities or mobility problems which mean that the child cannot reasonably be expected to walk to school even if they live within statutory walking distance.
