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Everything You Need to Know about school transportation
Home To School Transport – Can I get it?
Children’s education has really taken a bit hit over the past year with schools being closed due to the pandemic. On the 8th March 2021 Schools reopened as Boris Johnson’s plans to start to unlock England are in force. This has resulted in a huge demand for School Transport. With the country still abiding by safety restrictions and parents returning to work families are struggling financially. Private School transport has become more popular than ever before with many people asking the question “ How can i get School Transport”. Well we have a step-by-step guide on how you can get the following:
Free school transport for your children
Reduce the cost by sharing minibus school service with other parents
Help if you are a private school and need a school transport provider
How Can Home to School Transport benefit me?
Do your bit for Climate change
The number of students returning to school after the lockdown will rise this year.
With many more cars on the road naturally traffic levels will increase,
impacting parents and children’s health and well-being while jeopardising attempts to reduce carbon emissions. School transport can help in minimising these risks as travelling together is better for the environment.
Safety of Passengers
Vehicles used for any type of public or private transport are put through rigorous safety checks. Organisations also have policies and procedures in place for transportation of children or vulnerable adults. Vehicles are regularly disinfected after every hire and staff adhere to the current most relevant government guidelines ensuring PPE is worn and social distance measures are in place. We are able to carry more children with a safe social distance.
More Free Time
Parents who are busy in their careers won’t have to worry about the school run. Knowing that your child/children will get home safe whilst giving you more free time to do other things is a great time saver.
Budget-Friendly
In comparison to monthly expenses on fuel Insurance, tax, wear and tear a School transport provider can work out very cost effective.
What is Home to School Transport ?
Home to school transport is a service provided for students and parents who want convenience and affordability rather than the regular commute. Here are some of the main reasons why people might want school transport:
One reason could be children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) may need support to travel.
Parents work times usually clash with the school run.
They do not own a vehicle.
The school is just too far from home.
How Can I Get Free School Transport?
You can get free school transport given that you qualify to the following:
All children between the ages of 5 and 16 are eligible for free school transportation if they attend a school around 2-3 miles from home.
If you receive the full Working Tax Credit or if your children are eligible for free school meals.
Your child can also get free transport if they are unable to walk or if your child has special educational needs or disabilities(SEND).
You can check out government guidelines to find out more by visiting https://www.gov.uk/free-school-transport or contact your local council to find out more.
We also help out councils who require School run transportation services. It’s always best to find out if you are eligible for free school transport in Sussex or Surrey beforehand as inevitably this can avoid you unnecessary costs for minibus and coach services such as Link Minibuses or any other firms.
If you still need a free quote on your school transport please get in touch with our team.