We are responsible for transport between home and school
for children within North Somerset.
This covers around 3000 eligible pupils and 200 fare-paying
pupils who travel on more than 150 routes. All children allocated a
school place within the district will be informed of their
transport entitlement by our Schools Admissions and Transport
team.
Children up to eight years old, who live further than two miles,
or children of eight and above, who live further than three miles,
from their nearest appropriate school by the shortest walking route
may be entitled to free transport. We can also provide the service
if a route has been assessed as exceptionally hazardous or in
certain medical cases.
If you feel your child may be entitled to free transport
download and fill in our Assistance application form.
We also operate a vacant seats payment scheme where spare seats
are available at a current cost of £65 per term (based on a 6 term
year) to pupils who would not otherwise be eligible for
transport.
This amount is for the academic year 2010/11 and is reviewed
annually.
However, this service may be discontinued if the capacity of the
vehicle changes or if more entitled children need seats.
To apply download and fill in our
Concessionary transport
application form.
We are sometimes able to provide discretionary transport on
medical grounds if your child has a disability or a statement of
Special Educational Needs (SEN).
If your child has an SEN statement you will need to discuss your
child’s travel needs with your SEN Officer in the first instance.
Alternatively, contact us direct to discuss your child's needs in
terms of transport.
We do have a Transport Appeals Panel where you can provide
detailed reasons why you feel your child should be entitled to free
transport. You will not be required to attend a formal appeal
hearing but you should include any supporting documents or other
evidence along with your letter.
You may wish to discuss this process further by contacting the
Team
We also regularly monitor and liaise with the external transport
contractors who run our routes to ensure they provide a safe,
timely and efficient service for your children.
For further information or if you have any concerns about a
particular bus route contact our
Home to School Transport team.
