Help us get better transport for disabled children

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Thursday 24 October 2024

We know that transport to school and college is often the glue that holds families together. But so many families are going without.

Decisions to change or cut school transport are leaving children out of education, forcing parents to give up work, leaving siblings with a shortened school day, and often pushing families into financial hardship.

We want to get a better picture of the school transport picture so we can campaign to change this.

Take our Transport Matters survey to tell us how school transport is affecting you.

How your answers will make a difference

School Transport is no different to the rest of the system. It is facing huge challenges, alongside funding cuts, which is causing families undue stress and difficulty.

Your responses will help us to show what is really happening for families with disabled children – the very real impact of cutting or removing travel options.

We are ready to put the results of this survey to good use. We will be reporting on this in the media and to parliament, using the results to raise awareness and fight for change.

So, this really matters! Help us by filling in the Transport Matters survey to tell us about transport to education for your family.

The survey takes about 15 minutes to fill in and will close on 18th November at 10am. And to thank you for taking part, you’ll have the chance to win one of ten £50 vouchers!

What is Contact doing?

Last week, our helpline gave information & advice on transport to more than 50 families during a Facebook Q&A session. There were questions about eligibility decisions, the safety and suitability of transport provided, cuts to post-16 and more challenging situations.

The survey is part of our school transport campaign. Funded by the Motability Foundation, the campaign aims to ensure local authorities and decision makers understand the importance of school transport to disabled children, young people and their families.

Our campaign is informed by parent voice. We will continue to work alongside families to raise awareness and lobby for change.

Need school transport advice?

If you need advice around your child’s transport to education, have a look at our online transport information. You can also get in touch with our helpline.