Home to school transport

What we can do for you

• Manage the transport provision across Calderdale in line with legislation, Council policy and nationally recognised 'best practice'.
• Assess eligibility for pupils who transfer to secondary academies or schools. This includes those with a statement of Special Educational Needs and in year assessments as necessary.
• Provide information to parents / carers on available transport.
• Arrange transport for pupils who qualify.
• Manage the Appeals process.
• Work in partnership to provide the necessary network and academy or school services.
• The Independent Travel Scheme. Details of this service are at Independent travel scheme.
• Promote sustainable travel methods.
• Attend open evenings and form filling surgeries to offer advice and guidance on home to school transport.
• Work in partnership to improve behaviour on school transport.
• Transport risk assessments.
• Monitor and deal with bus, taxi and / or specialist transport complaints.
• Manage the process for bus pass re-orders and carry out any financial checks that are needed.
• Deal with day to day enquiries / changes about transport.
• Organise home to school transport for Children's Social Services and Adult Health and Social Care.
• Plan future needs.
• Evaluate service provision.

Pricing

No Charge. There is no charge for the above services. Extra costs due to changes to a school day or term dates are passed onto the academy or school.

Contact

• Shirley Pearson
• Telephone: 01422 392594
• Email: Shirley.Pearson@calderdale.gov.uk

Useful links

• Travel for pupils with special Educational needs and disabilities: Includes home to school transport and Independent travel training.
• Post-16 transport provision: Includes application forms and concessionary fares.