Application form for post 16 transport to school/college- 2008/2009 For students aged 16 or over but under 19 on 31 August 2008

 

 
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Please complete a separate application form for each child
 
1. Is my child eligible for Post 16 transport?

To qualify for Post 16 transport your child must live in the Peterborough City Council area and fulfil all of the following criteria:
  • Enrolled on a full-time course (i.e. a minimum 15 taught hours per week) at sixth form centre either in school or college.
  • Under the age of nineteen at the beginning of the educational year, i.e. by 31 August, or continuing a course started whilst aged under 19.
  • Not receiving an award under the terms of the Student Support (Loans & Fees) awards.
  • the distance between their family home and the nearest appropriate centre is 5 miles or over, measured by the shortest available unimpeded walking route, or 3 miles if in receipt of Income Support or income-based Job Seekers' Allowance.

 

Nearest Centre
 
The 'nearest appropriate centre' is the nearest centre able to offer the main essentials of the course you need as far as higher education and/or career outcomes are concerned.
 
Your child can choose between different types of courses such as a general education course, e.g. GCE A level, or vocational courses such as GNVQ/BTEC/AVCE. These courses lead to a differing range of career outcomes, although the qualification gained is sometimes comparable and can lead to the same career outcome.
If your child chooses an A level course please note that the A level itself is the course and not any particular combination of subjects. Similarly with GNVQ/BTEC/AVCE courses, where, if the level and vocational area required is available at your nearest centre, transport will not be provided to a more distant centre for particular combinations of Option Units and/or Additional Units.
 
N.B. Please note that if your child chooses a centre, which is not the 'nearest appropriate centre' to your family home, you will be responsible for the transport arrangements and costs.
 
2. What is the parental contribution for Post 16 transport?

The contribution (which is subject to a yearly review) is as follows:

£138 half year payment per family for a return journey  
£138 per year per family for a one way journey
£276 per year per family for a return journey
 
3. Is my child entitled to free transport?

Free transport is available for your child if she/he meets the criteria listed above in 1 AND:
 
  • Your family is receiving Income Support or income based Job Seeker's Allowance OR
  • She/he has a brother or sister for whom you are paying a contribution for transport for post 16 transport (only one contribution is made per family).
 
Please provide documentary evidence of receipt of benefit. You may obtain a letter from the Benefits Agency or bring evidence of receipt of benefit to the reception desk at:
 
Environment and Community Services  OR Environment and Community Services 
INTEGRATED PASSENGER TRANSPORT UNIT   INTEGRATED PASSENGER TRANSPORT UNIT
3rd FloorMidgate House   Queensgate Bus Station 
Midgate   Peterborough
Peterborough   PE1 1NH
PE1 1TN    
                                        
4.       What happens if my child changes school /college 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.
 
5.       I am not sure if my child is eligible for Post 16 transport?
If you are not sure whether your child is entitled to subsidised post 16 transport please telephone 01733 747474 and ask to speak to the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit.
 
6.       Will I be sent a reminder when my child's bus pass needs renewing?
No. All parents are responsible for ensuring that their child is in possession of a valid bus pass and must ensure that payment is made 10 working days prior to the commencement of the travel period.
 
 
PLEASE ALLOW 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF TERM FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED, AND DESPATCH OF THE BUS PASS.
Peterborough City Council. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT - (01733) 747474 - DX12310 Peterborough 1