Home to school transport for those over 16

Legal entitlement for transport

If your child is over 16 and in further education or sixth form, your local council may be able to help with transport costs. Each council has its own policy about this.

For Southampton's policy see here: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/images/home-to-school-transport-2019-20-final_tcm63-406903.pdf

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