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Home to School Transport Policy changes

Eligibility will change for children starting school from September 2027 and later. Children who currently receive free home to school transport will still be eligible as long as their details have not changed since their most recent successful application. 
They must:
•    remain at the same home address 
•    attend the same school
They will continue to receive support until they leave their current school.

Check if your child is eligible for new school transport from September 2027

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Apply for school transport

Find out if your child is eligible for free school transport and how to apply.

  • Check if your child is eligible for free school transport for 2026 to 2027
  • Check if you're eligible and apply for school transport (Reception to Year 11) for 2027 to 2028
  • Apply for school transport (Reception to Year 11)
  • Request a replacement, lost or stolen school bus pass

Eligibility for school transport

Find out whether your child may qualify for school transport, including eligibility criteria, SEND transport information, and guidance for those who are ineligible.

Apply for school transport (Reception to Year 11)

The process for applying for transport for your child or children for this academic year and the next.

Post-16 Transport and the 16-19 Bursary Scheme

Find out if your child is eligible for support.

Request a replacement lost or stolen school bus pass

If your child's school bus pass has been lost or stolen, you can request a replacement.

Appeal a decision made about school transport

When you can appeal a decision, how to appeal and the process that follows.

Policies, responsibilities and sustainability guidance

Information relating to home to school transport policies, parental responsibilities, council policies and sustainable travel to school.

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