Application form for denominational transport to Sacred Heart RC Primary School or St Thomas More RC
Please read the application form notes carefully
before completing the Application form for denominational
transport to Sacred Heart RC Primary School or St Thomas More
RC
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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 my child eligible for denominational
transport?
To qualify for subsidised denominational transport to Sacred
Heart RC Primary School or St Thomas More RC Primary School, your
child must fulfil all of the following criteria:
- Live in the Peterborough City Council area (pay Council Tax to the city council)
- Be baptised Roman Catholic. A copy of the Certificate of Baptism must be attached to this form for the application for transport to be considered.
- Live beyond the specified walking distance which is two miles for primary pupils.
- the pupil is at least in the school year in which he/she will attain his/her fifth birthday;
- Be able to complete the journey in 45 minutes.
2. What is the parental contribution for
subsidised denominational transport?
The contribution (which is subject to a yearly review) is as
follows:
£46 per term per family for a return journey
£138 per year per family for a return journey
£23 per half term per family for a return journey
£23 per term per family for a one way journey
£69 per year per family for a one way journey
3.
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 this team.
4.
I am not sure if my child is eligible for free or
denominational transport?
If you are not sure whether your child is entitled to free or
subsidised denominational transport please telephone 01733 747474
and ask to speak to the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit.
5. 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.
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.
PLEASE ALLOW 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO
THE START OF TERM FOR THE APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED, AND DESPATCH
OF THE BUS PASS.