We have a duty to provide support with travel to and from school for children and young people with a special educational need or disability based on their individual needs.
The type of support is based on your child’s individual needs with a view to supporting their independence and getting them to school happy and ready to learn. Support can include a travel pass, independent travel training, personal travel budget or a place on commissioned transport.
Applying for Travel Support
School age pupils are eligible for travel support if they:
- Are attending their nearest qualifying school and meet the eligible distance criteria relevant to their age group; or
- Are from a low-income family and are attending a qualifying school and meet the eligible distance criteria; or
- Attend their nearest qualifying school and unable to walk or access public transport because of their Special Educational Need Disability (SEND) or mobility.
You can apply for travel support using this online form
Contact Us
For more information on Independent Travel Training or Personal Travel Budgets please contact Travel Support Team Travel.Support@sefton.gov.uk
Further Information
You can find out more about Travel Support at our dedicated SEND Support website