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Your child may be eligible for free home to school transport provided by Barnsley Council if all of the following apply:
they have SEND or a mobility need
they're aged between five and 16
you'd have difficulty taking or picking them up from school
How to apply
To apply for home to school transport, visit the school travel for children with SEND webpage.
Advice when applying
When applying, think about the challenges you might have getting your child to and from school. This is more than just the physical challenges you might have. For example, for some children their condition might mean they have a poor sense of danger around them. They might also find public transport stressful.
Applying if you live close to the school
You can still apply for home to school transport if you live close to the school; for children with SEND the normal distance rules don't apply.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. In your application, make sure you state the difficulties you face in getting your child to and from school.
Travel training for older children
For some older children and those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP), travel training might be beneficial to support them to use public transport to travel to school. This might include helping them to catch a bus or use the bus station. This option should be discussed with you through the EHCP review process.
Travel training doesn't replace the right for home to school transport, but can be offered as well.
Applying on behalf of a 16 year old
The legal right for home to school transport is up to 16 years old, but you can still apply if the young person is older.
If you have concerns about a young person being able to access post-16 education, talk with your school's SENCO or apply for an education, health and care plan (EHCP).
If your application is refused
If your application is refused, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out how to appeal a home to school transport decision.