Independent Travel Training age 11 years old and above is a referral-based programme and you can also apply to this.

Each pupil would have a programme based on their individual needs to help build confidence. The training teaches individuals how to travel on a specific route, normally to and from school, safely and responsibly.

The training is done ont to one to build a good relationship that will help empower, educate, and equip you with the skills to be able to complete the journey alone. It will provide: 

• A training programme specifically designed to meet each individual's needs.
• One-to-one flexible training delivered by a qualified travel trainer.
• Support gradually phased out until the individual (and parents/carers if appropriate) feel confident and competent to do the journey alone. 

Independent Travel Training will help you with: 

• Planning a journey (where you want to go and how you can get there).
• Planning for the journey (what you need to take with you).
• Personal and road safety.
• Developing your individual coping strategies including ‘what if’ / emergency scenario’s.
• Developing your confidence and independence.
• Confidently and competently travelling using public transport; bus, tram or train. 

Benefits of Independent Travel Training 

Being able to travel independently provides greater opportunities and can play an important part in a young person’s future: 

• Promotes independence and life skills.
• Increases confidence and helps young people feel safer in their communities.
• Have more freedom and find out more about the community they live in.
• Have more choice and be able to go to new places on their own.
• Ability to access more social/leisure activities, improving social skills and maintaining relationships.
• Find it easier to get to school/college and opens up more routes to further education and/or employment.
• Be less reliant on family or carers. 

Eligibility 

The independent travel training programme is for: 

• young people aged 11 to adults. 
• individuals that are ordinarily residents of City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC). 
• young people who are currently using CWC assisted transport or eligible for travel assistance.  

Is the service free 

This is a free service and if eligible, the young person will be provided with a bus pass.

How to apply

Applications for travel assistance can be made online, if you have any problems or need more support please do not hesitate to contact us.