Transport to school

Home to school transport for primary, secondary pupils and students aged 16 to 19. Advice on whether children and young people qualify for subsidised bus travel, application forms and provision for those with learning difficulties or disabilities.

The short address of this page is www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/educationtransport

	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - School Transport Choose your question from the list below		Transport for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities For information about support with transport for children and young people with special needs, please click on the link.
	Transport to early years settings If your child is going to an early education setting and you are unable to arrange for them to get there, you can apply for assistance with transport.		Transport to primary school (4 to 11 years) National legal guidelines and our local policies are used to decide which families can be provided with free home to school. We are only able to provide transport assistance if you live in Gloucestershire.
	Transport to secondary school (11 to 16 years) National legal requirements and our local policies are used to decide which families can be provided with free home to school. We are only able to provide transport assistance if you live in Gloucestershire.		Transport for students between 16 and 19 years If you qualify for a bus pass the closing date for applications was 9 July 2010 . If you need a bus pass but did not apply in time contact the school transport team.
	Transport for students over 19 If you are a student in Higher Education you'll be entitled to a student loan, which can be used to cover transport as well as your course materials.		Code of Conduct and Sanctions for Unacceptable Behaviour All students must read and agree to the County Councils code of conduct before they can be allowed to travel. Where unacceptable behaviour is reported and confirmed, the County Council will enforce appropriate sanctions ranging from a day ban to withdrawal of home to school transport.
	Children's Service Non-entitled Transport Scheme Information for Parents/Guardians on the Arrangements and Terms and Conditions of the education transport non-entitled travel scheme		Staying Safe on School Transport We all know that there is danger on the roads. There are a few simple things that we can all do to make life safer. There are simple practices that should be followed when using the school bus.
	Gloucestershire County Council Sustainable School Travel Strategy 2007-2012