Travel (early years)

Travel Policy for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND

I like my journey because my driver is funny and kind.

For more quotes from young people using our transport service visit our Voice page.

Transport is only available for children who are of statutory school age and have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place. For children who meet this criteria, transport can take the form of a car or a specialised minibuses to cater for wheelchair users.

The Assessment and Placement team decide who is entitled to transport and the Passenger Transport Unit are responsible for arranging this transport and the contracts with local transport providers.

To discuss your needs, call us on 01225 757 943 or email us at SEND.transport@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).

You can also write to:

SEN Transport
Wiltshire Council
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN.

For more in-depth information please read the  Education Transport Home to School Travel Support Policy Wiltshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Guidance (OpenDocument text format) [111KB] (opens new window) .

Our transport services can arrange a meet and greet with the driver where there is a need to reduce anxiety about new journeys, for more information contact the SEN transport team: SEND.transport@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window)