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If you don't live near a school, your children may be eligible for free transport. The criteria are different for different types of school, so check carefully to see if you qualify.
To qualify for primary school transport, your child must live 2 or more miles from the nearest school, measured by the shortest walking distance Transport is only provided to the school that normally takes pupils from the area where they live.
Linking transport is only provided for primary school pupils who qualify for free transport and who live at least a mile from a main school transport route.
You should return your application forms at the same time as the Primary School Admission Form.
Secondary school transport (up to Year 11)
To qualify for secondary school transport, your child must live 3 or more miles from the nearest school, measured by the shortest walking distance. Transport is only provided to the school that normally takes pupils from the area where they live
Linking transport is only provided for secondary school pupils who qualify for free transport and who live at least 2 miles from a main school transport route.
You should return your application forms at the same time as the Secondary School Admission Form.
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When a pupil finishes Year 11 they come off the school transport lists and if they still need school transport they will need to apply every academic year. If you qualify you will get a form to fill in. If you stop using school transport you should tell the Admissions and Transport Team immediately.
Students who study at a second school/college under collaborative curriculum arrangements can also get transport. You will need to complete a separate application form for each school/college site you wish to study at.
Special Educational Needs
To provision outside Powys
Transport is provided for pupils who attend special schools outside the county. Residential pupils at schools in neighbouring counties have transport provided on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. Pupils at special schools in distant counties have transport provided between home and school at the beginning and end of terms and for half-term holidays.
Statemented pupils in mainstream schools
A Statement of Special Educational Needs does not entitle a pupil to school transport unless they go to a specialist centre hosted by the school and live further than the minimum distance from the centre. Otherwise, the pupil must meet the same criteria to qualify for home to school transport as pupils who do not have statements.
Safety Code
All pupils using school transport must obey the safety rules. These are listed on the application form. The Safety Code is attached to the application form and should be retained by the pupil.
In severe winter weather and in emergencies school transport may be cancelled and/or schools may close early. You should be aware of this, and if you decide to take your children to school in bad weather, you may need to bring them home.
The attached Home to School Transport policy has been approved for implementation starting in the academic year of September 2025. Upon its implementation, it will replace the current policy. Consequently, the current policy will no longer be published, and any new learners from 2025 onwards will be subject to the new policy. Existing learners who are already receiving school transport will continue to do so under the previous policy arrangements.
