Live in England? Got a question about home to school/college transport?
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Wednesday 8 July 2026
This advice applies in England only.
School and college transport is a major concern for families with disabled children. Parents tell us their transport applications have been refused, or that they are worried about the suitability and safety of the arrangements offered.
We also hear from parent carers of young people moving on to college who are unsure about their transport rights or offered unsuitable options such as public transport bus passes or personal travel budgets to drive their young person to school or college.
That is why we are providing a home to school/college transport Q&A.
This is your chance to get clear, tailored advice from our education helpline advisers.
How the Q&A works
- Submit your question using our short online form.
- Receive a personalised reply from our education advisers.
After the Q&A, we will also share a round-up of common themes, and advice, in a news story on our website.
This Q&A is open to parent carers across England, but there is a 30-question cap as we’re a small team. Don’t wait too long to submit your question.
You can also take a look at our school transport webpage, which explains your rights and entitlements, including:
- Which children are eligible for free school transport?
- What sort of transport arrangements can be provided?
- How to apply for school transport.
- How to appeal a school transport decision.
- Your rights to transport post sixteen.
If you live in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, our teams can still help. Visit our transport advice online or submit a helpline enquiry, and our team will respond.
Also, see our nations webpages for parent carers in for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.