Independent travel training

How travel training can help

Travel training helps children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) become more independent and learn how to travel to school or college by public transport.

It can help open up more opportunities, such as:

• travelling to college or work
• getting out and about with friends

We want to support you to develop the skills and confidence to prepare you for adult life. If you are eligible, you can access travel training.

What the training covers

Independent travel training covers:

• road safety
• planning journeys
• personal safety
• what to do when things go wrong (for example, if the bus is late)
• using public transport (minimum of 3, usually a maximum of 6 to 8 sessions on outward and return journeys)

Who qualifies for independent travel training

If you are eligible for travel assistance, we will discuss independent travel training with you as part of the application process. We may also refer you to Optalis, our training provider.

Find out if you, meet the eligibility criteria for travel assistance.