Home to school transport (under 16)
It is a parent or carer's responsibility to ensure their child gets to and from school safely every day, including those with additional needs.
We provide support with home to school travel in cases where we consider it necessary following an assessment.
Pupils with additional needs
In a small number of cases, pupils may need help because they have additional needs. These may include school pupils with:
- special educational needs (with or without a statement or education, health and care plan)
- a physical disability (temporary or permanent)
- a medical/psychological condition (temporary or permanent)
- other special needs, including family circumstance
See the Home to School Travel Policy
Apply for home to school transport
To apply for home to school transport complete the home to school transport application form (PDF, 114 KB)(opens new window) and return to travelcare@gateshead.gov.uk or post to the address at the end of the form. Contact the team if you need a paper application form on 0191 433 7484.
General home to school transport scheme
Some school-age pupils will be entitled to help because they live more than the legal walking distance from their nearest suitable school. Find out about the general home to school transport scheme.
We provide support with home to school travel in cases where we consider it necessary following an assessment.
Post-16 home to school and college transport
We provide support with travel to eligible learners aged 16 and over to their place of study to promote participation, where we deem it necessary as set out in our Post 16 Travel Policy.
See more about post-16 home to school and college transport.