The Department for Education (DfE) issued new statutory guidance in relation to school travel in January 2024. Telford and Wrekin Council has reviewed and updated its School Travel Assistance policy to reflect the new guidance. Travel assistance will only be provided to children and young people who are eligible in line with the criteria in our Travel Assistance Policies. Approximately 55% of mainstream pupils and 75% of pupils with SEND who apply are eligible for travel assistance. Over 80% of mainstream pupils who are eligible for travel assistance are provided with a free bus pass to be able to get to/from school.
To view Telford and Wrekin’s school travel assistance policies and to apply please view our how do I apply? tab.
Please note no changes have been made to whether children are eligible for school travel assistance:
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School Travel Assistance Criteria |
Eligible for travel assistance under old policy? |
Eligible for travel assistance under new policy (from February 2024)? |
|---|---|---|
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Child under 8 years old and lives more than 2 miles from their nearest suitable school |
Yes | Yes |
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Child over 8 years old and lives more than 3 miles from their nearest suitable school |
Yes | Yes |
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Extended rights where a child is entitled to free school meals or a parent receives the maximum amount of Working Tax Credit and:
|
Yes Yes
|
Yes Yes
|
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Children with special educational needs, disabilities and mobility issues and cannot be reasonably expected to walk to school, even if accompanied. |
Yes | Yes |
|
The nature of the route means a child could not walk to their nearest suitable school in reasonable safety even if accompanied and there is no alternative route. |
Yes | Yes |
Last updated: 11/04/2025 11:19
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