Parents to get a reminder for kids Travelpass

The transport entitlement for pupils who are starting secondary school is assessed by the county council, and any parent who has received a letter and an application form about transport for pupils beginning Year 7 in September 2017 should return the completed form as soon as possible.

As soon as the completed form is received, Lancashire County Council will try to issue a new pass in time for the start of the new school term.

Any parent who thinks their child may now be entitled to receive help with travel costs since submitting their secondary school application due to a change in circumstances should contact the School Transport Line on 0300 123 6738.

Any sixth form pupil who has previously travelled on a school bus contracted by the county council may be able to continue to do this, as long as there are seats available, by purchasing a travel season ticket, prices for which are online.

Primary school pupils in years 1 to 6 and secondary school students in years 8 to 11, who received help with transport last year and whose circumstances have not changed, will receive their passes in August.

The parents of children who use taxi transport provided by the county council to primary and secondary schools will be informed of any new transport arrangements by letter.

Parents are reminded to make sure that their children have enough money to cover the cost of the return journey from home to school.