Travel & Transport
Before a child/young person starts at Apex Specialist Education, we will work with the family to assess what the most suitable arrangements for transport to and from school are. It may be that parents are able to transport to and from school, or that the student will be an independent traveller.
Or it could be that the student is eligible to funded transport via the local authority. If this is the case, we will support an application and in some circumstances (Headteacher discretion and upon proof of application), fund private transport in the interim window during the application process.
We routinely provide travel training with all pupils and will fund an I-Go pass, where needed. Additionally, we provide escort/supervision to stations and stops, and work with families/carers to identify suitable risk assessed arrangements during pre-admission.
Local Authority Guidance:
Your child may be eligible for travel cost support if they meet any one of the following criteria:
Your child is unable to walk to school - because of their special educational needs or because of a disability or mobility problem. This includes temporary medical conditions
You live beyond the statutory walking distances but still attend your closest school. The statutory walking distance for children under 8 years old is 2 miles and for children 8 years old and over is 3 miles.
Your child is unable to walk safely to school. For example, because of the nature of the route.
You receive the maximum level of working tax credit or your child receives free school meals.
You can still apply for school travel expenses if you feel you've special circumstances that aren't covered by the eligibility criteria. If you think this is the case, please include a written statement with your application giving full details of the reasons you believe your child has special circumstances. We will give careful consideration to your application.