Apply for or renew school transport

We can only provide free transport for those who meet the criteria.

Before you apply, you must view our home to school transport policy which explains who is eligible for support. 

You can also view our Post 16 travel statement which explains more about how we can provide transport for 16 to 24 year olds in need.

Applying for transport assistance for September 2025

Applications for transport assistance for September 2025 onwards will be accepted from 6 May. Any applications received before this date will be refused and you will need to submit a new one after the opening date.

Applications received between 6 May and 27 June will be processed in time for transport for eligible children to be arranged for the start of term in September 2025.

If you apply after 27 June your application will be processed but we cannot guarantee that you will receive an outcome before the start of the Autumn term.

We may not be able to organise transport assistance for the start of term for eligible children where applications are received after 27 June.  

Apply with the Home to School Transport app

We have a new Home to School Transport app for mainstream pupils and pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It will make the whole application process far easier and will allow you to track the progress of your application as it is assessed by BCP Council colleagues. You will receive email notifications at key stages of your assessment process.

If you are not able to use the app, then you can view or download our application form and send it to us by email at htst@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

To apply for home to school transport assistance for a young person up to the age of 16 with an Education, Health and Care Plan, complete the form below and send it to us at sentransport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

If your child is aged 16 or over you can find out about the type of transport support available in our Post 16 information.

If you have a comment about this service or you’re unhappy with the transport to school scheme please contact us.