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A Guide to School Transport and Travel

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  2. Primary aged learners (5 to 10 years)
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  4. You are here: Post 16/Further Education Students

Post 16/Further Education Students

Transport assistance may be provided for learners who live in the Rotherham area, are aged between 16-19 and have an education health and care plan (EHCP) or statement of special educational needs (SEN). If the learner does not have either, this form should not be used. Please contact the student services at school/college or visit the Travel South Yorkshire website for further advice on how to apply for help towards the cost of public transport costs.

Visit the Travel South Yorkshire website

Transport will only be approved for those students who qualify for the above and are starting full time education (over 12 guided learning hours per week).

There will be a contributory charge towards the costs of any transport provided. This is charged on a termly basis.

Please read the frequently asked questions section below if you have any queries before completing the form.

Download the frequently asked questions

The Home to School Transport Policy – June 2018 now incorporates policy details regarding transport assistance available to Post 16/Further Education learners.

Download our Home to School Transport Policy

Apply for specialist home to college or school 6th form travel assistance

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