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To make an application to East Sussex County Council, the student must live in East Sussex. If they live outside of East Sussex, you will need to make an application to the local authority in which they live.
To find a different local authority, please visit GOV.UK
This form is only for those with an EHC plan. For advice on transport without an EHC plan, please see our school transport pages.
Please give details of professionals working with this student (if they are not named above), such as Assessment and Planning Officer (APO), Personal Advisor (Transitions) or social worker.
We expect parents/carers to prioritise their child’s transport over other commitments.
When making a decision, we will consider whether it is reasonable for parents/carers to accompany the student or make the travel arrangements themselves.
Please give details for each parent/carer in the family and broader network.
Parents or carers will have to pay a contribution towards the costs. The charge for this school year is £570. An invoice will be sent and payments are usually made in 10 monthly instalments.
If the family is low income the contribution is halved to £285 per year. Low income is assessed as being eligible for Free School Meals
A further risk assessment of this student’s needs will be undertaken if they are determined eligible for travel assistance
If they require transport at times other than normal college start and end times, please give the times for each day the child needs transport. Please specify the days that you don't need it.
You do not have to complete this section.
I understand that this form will share my information with the East Sussex County Council transport team. They are responsible for authorising and arranging SEND travel assistance. I understand that they may share my information with approved transport operators as appropriate. If any of your responses are later found to be false or inaccurate the Council reserves the right to withdraw or change provision.
You can read how we will process your data in our school admissions and transport privacy notice.
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information in this form is correct.
If you have enquiries, please call 01273 335 530 or email SEN.Transport@eastsussex.gov.uk
