For students at special schools and for other students who have a learning disability, transport may be provided irrespective of the minimum distance and other criteria set in this policy, where it is accepted that transport is necessary to enable access to the education they require. Transport assistance may also be available for students undertaking a course at a college or a school sixth form. In other cases the advice about transport needs may also come from Connexions, Social Care, schools or other agencies.


For those students with a learning disability, transport assistance may be provided to students who begin a course after they reach the age of 19 years:

• in such cases assistance through the arrangements agreed by the county council and its partners and set out in this statement would continue until the student is 21 years of age;
• Transport to study for students with learning disabilities/difficulties aged 21-25.

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For students who require assistance with transport, it is possible that some colleges in Suffolk may be able to assist through their Learner Support Grants. Please contact the colleges direct. Alternatively, District and Borough Councils operate the National Concessionary Fares Scheme for disabled persons. Contact your council direct.

Some students may be able to use their disability living allowance to support them with their transport needs. Further information is available Here

To view the Travel Policy for students & young people who need special arrangements please click here

For further information on special educational needs transport please visit Special Education Needs Transport.

Contact

For more information on Suffolk County Council home-to-school transport policies and the services provided telephone: 0845 606 6173.