School transport for children and young people with special educational needs

A girl in a wheelchair being pushed into a taxi by a woman

Council funded school transport

For children attending their nearest school and travelling over 3 miles (2 miles if aged under 8), SEND children or for some low income families.
Personal transport budgets

If your child has a statement of special educational needs or an EHC plan you may be able to get money to help them get to school or college.
KCC Travel Saver

Children in years 7 to 11 who live in Kent can apply for a KCC Travel Saver that can save up to 50% on the cost of travel to and from school.
Post 16 transport options for SEND young people

Find out what transport options are available for you to get to and from school or college.
Travel training

Training to help young people with special educational needs get to school or college independently.
Travel Passport

My Travel Passport is a non mandatory document to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) travel comfortably to school.
Post 16 transport policies

For 16 - 19 year olds in education or training at schools, academies and other institutions.
Changes to the school transport service

Find out the latest changes to transport for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.