Transport, Change of Address

Is tranport entitlement available to a post primary pupil who moves but still attends the same school?
Pupils who change address during the 2 year period leading up to GCSE will be granted transport assistance to the school they attend provided there is a suitable Board or public transport service operating from their new permanent home address and that the new permanent home address is outside the statutory walking distance of 3 miles from the school.

 

Pupils who change address outside these years will not be entitled to transport assistance if there are existing suitable schools within the statutory distance.

 

Is tranport entitlement available to a primary pupil who moves but still attends the same school?
Pupils who change address in the penultimate or final year of their primary education will be granted transport assistance to the school they attend provided there is a suitable Board or public service operating from their new permanent home address and that the new permanent home address is located outside the statutory walking distance of 2 miles from the school.

 

Pupils who change address outside these years will not be entitled to transport assistance if there are existing suitable schools within the statutory distance.