SchoolPlus Bus
This is a demonstration project for home-to-school transport, using buses during periods when these vehicles are not normally in use.
The principal objective is to replace car use with bus use especially where congestion is a problem, though there are also benefits to the school, the children and their parents.
Costs are minimised through the use of existing vehicles and infrastructure, though a contribution to costs is expected from parents.
SchoolPlus Bus information on the Camden Council site
Transport for children with special educational needs
Generally, transport provision is considered for children who are of statutory school age, and on the basis of the nearest appropriate school with a vacancy. However, Camden’s Local Education Authority (LEA) will consider all cases individually. The Camden LEA policy is used to decide whether a child is eligible for free travel permits or assisted transport (for example, by school bus or minicab).
A copy of the policy is available from the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Team at the Crowndale Centre. The SEN Team manages transport arrangements for Camden-resident children who have a statement of special educational needs.
Transport for children with special educational needs information on the Camden Council site
Free school travel
Pupils can apply for an Education Travel Pass if they need to travel more than a certain distance to get to school because there are no nearer places and they cannot travel free by London buses. To apply, the distance between your home and school must be:
- more than 3.2 kilometres ( 2 miles) for children age under 8 or
- 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) for children aged between 8 and 16 years.
We will also consider claims relating to attendance at a school because of its denomination or religious foundation or relating to the special educational needs or other exceptional needs of the child.
The measurement of the distance between home and school is via the shortest safe walking distance.
Free school travel information on the Camden Council site
Free school travel information on the Islington Council site
