Types of assistance offered

The aim is to ensure that all children and young people lead lives that are independent and as free from restriction as possible.

The provision of travel assistance will be based on individual needs and circumstances and have regard to the efficient use of resources.

Once a young person’s eligibility for travel assistance has been agreed, we would aim to offer two forms of assistance in the first instance:

• Travelling expenses
• Assistance in the form of a council contracted vehicle

It should be noted that the type of travel assistance offered will be reviewed at least annually and may change as the needs of the child or young person change, whilst continuing to ensure the most suitable travel assistance is provided to meet individual needs and the best use of our resources.

Travel assistance will usually only be provided for the beginning and end of the standard college/education establishments day.

Any other journeys required will be the responsibility of parents/carers including individual/bespoke timetables, attendance at annual reviews, medical appointments, before/after college activities or any other time.

We will always consider forms of travel assistance that help to develop independent travel skills to enable children and young people to lead independent lives as they grow older.