These documents explain when children and young people will be entitled to receive free or subsidised transport to school and college.

Parent(s) and carer(s) should read the relevant policy carefully prior to making any decision regarding a school or college placement for their child, if the provision of school or college transport is an important factor in their decision making process.

• School transport and travel policy 2026/27
• Post 16 transport policy 2026/27

Sustainable transport

We have a statutory duty to promote the use of sustainable travel and transport to children and young people of compulsory school age. 

• Sustainable School Travel Policy Statement
• Sustainable Travel Strategy for Schools

Personal Transport Budgets

We are introducing Personal Transport Budgets (PTBs) in September 2026 for eligible post-16 learners. This is a new flexible option for some learners to travel from home to their place of learning.

• Personal Transport Budgets Draft Policy