This will be from from ‘reasonably near to home to reasonably near to the school’ and will be provided free of charge for the journey to school in the morning and the return journey at the end of the school day. 

Travel assistance will not normally be provided at other times such as outside of normal school hours. 

The Education Act 1996 states that parents are responsible for ensuring that their child attends school. For families accessing travel assistance under this policy, this includes the expectation that parents are responsible for ensuring their child gets to and from transport. This may mean accompanying them to and from a pick-up point if required. 

Eligibility 

We may be able to offer your child travel assistance to get to school if they meet the criteria set out in the All Age Travel Assistance Policy.  

To apply for school travel assistance your child must meet the following criteria:  

• Live in the City of Wolverhampton   
• Be between 5 and 16 years old  
• Attend their nearest suitable school  
• Have to walk further than the distance (qualifying distance) shown in the table below when considering their shortest possible walking route: 

Or your child must meet at least one of the below criteria:  

• Be unable to make the journey safely, even when accompanied because of their special educational need or disability.  
• Have a mobility problem or medical condition that prevents them from walking or getting to their educational establishment unaided.  
• The route to the nearest suitable school is unsafe.

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.