Apply for independent travel training

We help children and young people and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to travel independently to school or college. 

How we can help

Independent travel training is free for children and young people who are:

• eligible for transport assistance
  
• looked after in Leeds
  

A dedicated travel buddy will join you on public transport to and from school or college. As your confidence and skills grow, your travel buddy will reduce the support they provide until you are fully independent. 

Our nationally recognised good practice in independent travel training has previously enabled approximately 2,000 children, young people, and adults to travel independently. This increases life skills, raises self-esteem, and prepares young people for adulthood.

You will receive a tailored travel plan so that you can track your progress.

How to apply

If you think that your child is eligible after reading the transport policy, you should complete an online application form.

Children and young people of school age between reception and Year 11 (and those attending a SILC post-16) can apply for support using the school travel application form.

Young people aged over 16 who are attending a college can apply for support using the home to college travel application form.

We will aim to contact you within 15 working days of receiving your completed application form.