- Overview
- Step 1: Check if you are eligible for free home to school transport
- Step 2: Apply for free home to school transport
- Step 3: The result of your application
- Replacing lost or stolen cards for under-16 free home to school travel
Your children may be able to get free home to school transport depending on their age, whether they attend their nearest qualifying school, how far away the school is, and their circumstances.
Summary of the application process
Step 1: Check if you are eligible for free home to school transport
You should check if your child is eligible for free home to school transport to their school before you apply for a place at the school. If you don't apply for a place at the nearest qualifying school, you may not be eligible for free home to school transport.
Find out how to check if you are eligible for free home to school transport
Step 2: Apply for free home to school transport
If you believe you are eligible, you can apply for free home to school transport online.
Find out how to apply for free home to school transport
Step 3: The result of your application
We assess your application and confirm if you are eligible for free home to school transport. If your application is successful, we will allocate you travel assistance (either bus/train pass, seat on a contract vehicle, or reimbursement). If your application is unsuccessful you may be able to appeal or consider alternative options.
Find out more about the result of your application
The council is currently reviewing its home to school / college travel and transport policy. Please see the consultation for details of the proposals and how to respond.