How to apply for council funded transport video transcript

Video transcript for the how to apply for council funded transport video on the webpage:  Apply or renew your council funded school transport - Kent County Council

[The video starts with a graphic that says: Home to School Transport Application Process]

[Male narrator]  Here are the five steps in the home to school transport application process.

The process starts when an EHCP is issued.

[Graphic on screen says: Start: ECHP issued]

[Narrator continues] Step one is to complete the home to school transport application form

[Graphic on screen says: Step 1: Apply online. Complete the Home to School Transport application form. Apply by 1 April for September start. applications take 6 weeks at any other time of the year. If you move home or your child changes school, we'll reassess your child's eligibility]

[Narrator continues] Apply by the first of April for a September start.

Step two is the eligibility check.

[Graphic on screen says: Step 2: Eligibility check. SEN team confirms the nearest appropriate school. The Transport Eligibility team reviews your child's needs and checks the Home-to-School Transport Policy to check if they are eligible]

[Narrator continues] The transport eligibility team will review your child's needs and check the home to school transport policy to decide if they are eligible.

Step three:

[Graphic on screen says: Step 3: Outcome notification. You'll get an email letting you know if your child is eligible. If they are your application goes to the Client Transport Team to decide the most appropriate transport. You may be asked if you prefer a Personal Transport Budget instead of transport]

[Narrator continues] You'll get an email letting you know if your child is eligible. If they are your application goes to the client transport team to decide the most appropriate transport.

You may be asked if you'd prefer a Personal Transport Budget instead of transport

Step four,

[Graphic on screen says: Step 4: Transport arrangements. Client Transport Team puts in place the most suitable transport for your child, either: public transport (bus or rail pass) or a hired service minibus or taxi. The transport provider will contact you with details]

[Narrator continues] The client transport team puts in place the most suitable transport for your child, either public transport or a hired service.

The transport provider will contact you with details.

Finally:

[Graphic on screen says: Step 5: Support and information. Parent receives guidance on what to expect]

[Narrator continues] You'll receive support and information on what to expect.

For more information visit our website at kent.gov.uk/schooltransport

[Graphic on screen says: For more information visit our website at kent.gov.uk/schooltransport]