Knowsley School Transport Information

Home to School Transport Consultation 2025

Introduction

Knowsley Council is consulting on how it provides Home to School Transport. 

The Council’s statutory duty 

There are a range of statutory obligations which the Council must meet, outlined in the Department for Education’s Home to School Travel and Transport Guide (2024). Anything above these obligations is discretionary and included within the Home to School Transport Policy. 

What is the current situation? 

The Council currently transports nearly 1000 children and young people to and from school each day. This involves nearly 300 transport routes, supported by over 7 transport providers, ranging from bus companies to local taxi services. 

Have your say

Parents can have their say on the proposals by completing Home to School Transport Consultation Survey  up to the Consultation survey closing date 26th March 2025

If you have any questions, please email to  sendtransport@knowsley.gov.uk or contact 0151 443 2440.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for Special Educational Needs Home to School Transport assistance. Further information can be found in the Knowsley Council's 

To apply for Special Educational Needs Transport Support click here https://transport.knowsley.gov.uk. 

If you would like a travel pass and you receive DLA or have an Education, Health and Care Plans you can apply for a travel pass through Merseytravel, which allows travel 24 hours a day 7 days a week, throughout the whole year, on buses, trains and ferries.

For further information on the Merseytravel travel pass and how to apply, please see the Merseytravel website (https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/tickets-and-pricing/people-with-disabilities/)

If you do not meet the criteria above, or the criteria above does not apply, depending on your circumstances, you can get help meeting the cost of your child travelling to school. For further information, please refer to the Knowsley Council website (https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/education-and-schools/financial-support/apply-free-school-bus-pass

If you need assistance about travel training and you are still in Education, speak to the The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is the person who takes the lead in coordinating support for children with SEND in school settings, the Early Years Area SENCO does the same thing with private nurseries and childminders.  SENCO's are the main contact for parents who have concerns about their child's SEND. and see what is available at your setting, if you need further advice please contact SEN Assessment & Commissioning. 

Alternatively call 0151 443 2440 for transport advice or 0151 443 5145 for the Knowsley MBC Special Educational Needs and Disability Team