Transport eligibility
Review the reason for refusing or changing assistance.
A placement must be reachable.
We help you understand the decision, the evidence and the steps that may be available. The right approach depends on the particular facts and procedure.
EligibilitySuitable arrangementsSEND transport
Where we can help.
Each matter has its own facts. These are the questions we can help you assess and address.
Suitability
Assess whether the offered journey meets the learner’s individual needs.
Changes to arrangements
Examine consultation, notice and effects of a new route.
Transport appeals
Prepare evidence and a focused challenge under the relevant policy.
Where it starts
Does this sound familiar?
Early advice can help identify the immediate issue and protect the available options.
Transport has been refused
You need to understand the policy and reasons.
A journey is unworkable
The length, supervision or accessibility may be unsuitable.
An arrangement changes suddenly
The pupil may be unable to attend the named school.
Our approachStart with the facts.
Start with the facts.
Find the strongest point.
We compare the transport decision and local policy with the child’s needs, placement and real journey. The practical effect on attendance matters.
Useful documents to send
- Transport decision and policy
- EHCP and relevant professional evidence
- Journey records and correspondence
A considered response
What happens next.
We define the decision, the evidence and the outcome sought before taking the next step.
Read the decision
Identify the rule, reasons and what can be reviewed.
Build the evidence
Put the documents and practical impact in a clear order.
Choose the route
Prepare the response, complaint or appeal suited to this issue.
Common questions
Before you make a move.
The answer depends on your documents and the procedure that applies.
Is transport automatic when a child has an EHCP?
No. Eligibility and suitability depend on the circumstances and applicable rules.
Can I challenge an unsuitable arrangement?
A review or appeal route may be available under the local authority policy.
What should I send first?
Send the decision, the relevant deadline and the key documents. A short timeline helps us understand what happened.
Let’s talk
it through.
Tell us what happened, share the decision and any approaching deadline. Choose a meeting, WhatsApp or email on our contact page.
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