What is independent travel training (ITT)?
Independent Travel Training helps children with special needs learn to travel safely on their own. If your child has an education, health, and care (EHC) plan and gets travel help from us, they can join this training.
What is independent travel training?
- It teaches young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to travel alone to school or college.
- It helps them use buses and trains confidently.
- We also have a programme that shows younger children how to walk safely.
Training Options
We offer different types of training:
- One-to-one training: Your child travels with a trainer (walking or using public transport) until they can do it on their own.
- Group family training: Families practise together at home with a trainer’s support.
- Accompanied walking training: A responsible adult learns how to walk safely with the child to school.
- School or college training: One-to-one or group sessions at school or college to get ready for other courses.
What happens during training?
- A trainer will make a plan with you and your child.
- The trainer checks the route and meets your family.
- Training is designed to suit your child’s needs.
- Your child learns how to get to school or college safely. As they get better, the trainer will watch them try the journey on their own.
- They learn to find their way, use timetables and public transport, and handle problems that might come up.
By the end, your child should be able to travel alone.
How long does training last?
How long the training takes depends on what your child needs. The trainer will talk to your family about how your child is doing.
How to apply for independent travel training
To apply, fill out the referral form from National Star College:
If you need help applying, contact the Travel Training Team Coordinator.
Email: Debbie Baldwin
Phone: 0781 500 6582