Eligibility and how to apply

Local Authority funded transport assistance

Over 90% of Hampshire school pupils’ home to school journey is organised by the family. See our Travel to School page for ideas on how you could do this too.

Help with the school journey can only be offered if you meet the eligibility criteria for Hampshire County Council funded transport assistance. The full eligibility criteria can be found in the relevant policy document:

The Department of Further Education have produced the following blog: Free school transport explained: From who’s eligible to how it works - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)

To find out if your child is eligible and to apply for Local Authority funded transport assistance, please select the relevant tile:

To check if your child is eligible for transport assistance to their Inclusion Centre, contact them directly for advice. They will apply on your behalf if your child meets the eligibility criteria.