Barnsley SENDIASS
If your child is between the ages of five and 16 and you'd have difficulty taking or picking them up from school, they may be eligible for free home to school transport. This is provided by Barnsley Council.
Read more about school travel for children with SEND and how to apply.
When applying, think about the challenges you might have getting your child to and from school. This is more than just the physical challenges you might have. For example, for some children, their condition might mean they have a poor sense of danger around them. They might also find public transport stressful.
More information can be found on the home to school travel page on GOV.UK.
Applying if you live close to the school
You can still apply for home to school transport if you live close to the school; for children with SEND the normal distance rules don't apply.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. In your application, please state the difficulties you face in getting your child to and from school.
Travel training
For some older children, and those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP), it might be beneficial to support them in how to use public transport. This might include helping them to catch a bus, or use the bus station.
This option should be discussed with you through the EHCP review process. It doesn't replace the right for home to school transport, but can be offered as well.
Apply on behalf of a 16 year old
The legal right for home to school transport is up to 16 years old, but you can still apply if the young person is older.
If you have concerns about a young person being able to access post-16 education, talk with your school's SENCO or apply for an education, health and care plan (EHCP).
If your application is refused
If your application is refused, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out how to appeal.