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A Guide to School Transport and Travel

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  1. You are here: Under Fives (Early Years learners)
  2. Primary aged learners (5 to 10 years)
  3. Secondary aged learners (11-16 years)
  4. Post 16/Further Education Students

Under Fives (Early Years learners)

Children aged under five years old can travel free of charge on public transport in South Yorkshire but they should be accompanied by a responsible person.

Free transport is not usually provided by the Council for children under five attending early years provision, nursery or a primary school/academy.

However, if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) your child's individual transport needs will be assessed and suitable transport assistance may be recommended.

There will be a contributory charge for using any of the Council's contracted services unless a family is below the income threshold of £16,190 per year.

If you feel your child may qualify for transport assistance because of their physical or medical needs and/or disabilities please complete the enquiry form:

Further helpful links:

Visit the Travel South Yorkshire website

Frequently Asked Questions: Zero Fare Bus Pass

Frequently Asked Questions: Transport assistance for children with Education, Health and Care Plans 

View the current home to school transport policy

Make a specialist school transport enquiry

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