Last chance to take our school transport survey

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Friday 15 November 2024

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Our school transport survey closes on Monday. Here, our Research, Policy and Public Affairs Officer Rachel explains why fixing school transport is so important to her.

School transport really matters to me

Contact staff member Rachel with her husband and son

Rachel with her son and husband campaigning for Contact in Westminster Hall


Without school transport, I wouldn’t be working here at Contact. Instead I would be driving my son across London to get him to and from college.  He’s 20, and he goes to the nearest college for him, but it’s six miles away and he couldn’t possibly travel on his own.

But transport is a postcode lottery. I know of many families having to spend hours each day, time and money they cannot afford,  just to get their child to the education they are entitled to.

That’s why our Transport Matters survey really matters to me. It looks at the effect of school transport on families – what’s working and what isn’t – and will give us the evidence needed for our campaign.

We’ve had a good response – so thank you to everyone who’s taken part so far! But I know there are many more families out there that we need to hear from, and this is the final chance to reach them.

Just another survey?

I know that if I spend time on a survey, I want it to make a difference.

It’s important for you to know that we are ready to put the results of this survey to good use. We are speaking with press and parliament to raise awareness of the issues and to campaign for change.

How can I help?

If you haven’t already, please take our Transport Matters Survey now!

The survey closes on Monday 18th November, 10am.  By taking part, you’ll also have a chance to win one of 10 vouchers worth £50 each.