Derbyshire County Council provides a range of support and guidance relating to travel and transport for children and young people with SEND. The council can organise transport for students who meet the requirements as set out in the following transport policies.
Both policies detail children and young people's entitlement to transport, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities who are Derbyshire residents.
Derbyshire County Council - Home to school transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Derbyshire County Council - Post-16 transport to school
Home to School Transport for children with Education Health and Care Plans
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, you should email sendtransport@derbyshire.gov.uk for information about assistance with home to school transport or you can also contact your local SEND Officer.
Home to School Transport for all other children
The Derbyshire County Council website provides further information on school transport, and available support if you are in receipt of benefits. Complete the Application for Transport Assistance form, or if you require any further support, please contact the School Admissions and Transport team on 01629 537479.