Travel assistance for children of statutory school age
The LA has a duty to make transport arrangements for eligible children.
| The eligible child must meet all the criteria 1, 2 and 3 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Live permanently in Solihull |
| 2 | Be of compulsory school age (Reception to year 11) |
| 3 | Attend a qualifying school |
| The eligible child must meet either criteria 4 or criteria 5 | |
| 4 | Live more than the ‘statutory walking distance’ from his or her ‘qualifying school’ |
| 5 | Be unable to walk the ‘statutory walking distance’ to his or her ‘qualifying school’ because of their special educational need or disability. subject to assessment |
The type of travel assistance offered may be:
- A bus pass or the cash value of a bus pass
- A personal budget to use however you wish
- A seat on a shared vehicle
- Travel training
For further information please see our help with travelling to school webpage.
