Application form for school transport for families on low income - 2008/2009 - for secondary pupils who are 15 or under on or before 31 August 2008
Please read the application form notes carefully before completing the Application form for school transport for families on low income - 2008/2009 - for secondary pupils who are 15 or under on or before 31 August 2008
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assistance with language difficulties and translation of this
form.
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Please complete a separate application form for each
child.
1. Is your child entitled to free school meals,
or are you in receipt of your maximum level of Working Tax Credit?
(Proof will be required with this application form)?
If so you may qualify for free school transport to one of
three nearest suitable secondary schools which is more than two
miles and less than six miles (measured by the shortest available
walking route)
or
to a secondary school which is more than two miles and less
than fifteen miles from the family home if that school has been
selected because of a *religion or **belief.
Once eligibility has been confirmed on low income grounds, the
pupil will be eligible for the whole of the academic year in which
they are awarded transport assistance. Parents have a duty to
inform the local authority of a change in their circumstances, as
this may affect any free transport provision.
Definitions:
*Religion: Those religions widely recognised in this country,
such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Sikhism,
Rastafarianism, Baha'is, Zoroastrians and Jains. Denominations or
sects within a religion can be considered as a religion or
religious belief, i.e. Catholicism or Protestantism within
Christianity.
** Belief: Equates to conviction e.g. Humanism and
Atheism.
2. What happens if my child changes school or we
move house?
You must notify the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit
immediately to check if you are still eligible for help with
transport. If your child no longer requires his or her bus pass,
please return it to the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit.
3. I am not sure if my child is eligible for free
school transport?
If you are not sure whether your child is entitled to free
school transport please telephone 01733 747474 and ask to speak to
the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit.
Note to parent/carer: If you have a permanent disability which prevents you from taking your child to school, then your child may be eligible for transport assistance. Please contact the Transport Officer, Children's Service on 01733 863970.
Application form for school transport for families on low income - 2008/2009 - for secondary pupils who are 15 or under on or before 31 August 2008
PLEASE ALLOW 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO
THE START OF TERM FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED, AND DESPATCH
OF THE BUS PASS.