Apply due to a medical or physical condition
Does your child have a physical or medical condition that stops them from reasonably walking to school? Or do you have a disability that stops you from taking them?
If so, we may be able to provide free travel.
Before you apply, please check you can answer yes to these statements.
- my child attends the nearest suitable school
- I can supply recent medical evidence—dated within 3 months—from a doctor or consultant and I know they may charge me for this
- my child cannot reasonably be expected to walk because of their special educational needs, disability or mobility problem or
- my condition is long-term and there are no other adults in my household who can take my child to school (primary school only). Help may not be agreed if the distance is very short.
If your child has an EHC plan
We apply a separate process for children who have an EHC plan.
Travel assistance for children and young people with SEND
Complete the form
Make sure your child attends their nearest suitable school and doesn't already qualify for other assistance.