School transport for children with special educational needs
Parents and carers are responsible for making sure their child goes to school regularly. Sometimes we will make travel arrangements to ensure a child can get to school.
How to contact the Travel Coordination Team
Contact the team via telephone on 020 8314 6363, and email at tct@lewisham.gov.uk.
Please include your name, your child’s name, and a contact number in any emails.
Types of travel assistance
See what types of travel assistance your child could get.
Eligibility criteria
See if your child is eligible for travel assistance.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form below to apply for travel assistance for children with special educational needs. Supporting documentation can be submitted via email, post or hand delivered. Please contact the travel coordination team for more details.
Direct payments
Direct payments allow you to arrange your child's travel assistance more flexibly.
Learning to use public transport independently
Young people with SEND can get travel training to learn how to independently travel to school or college by public transport.
Travel assistance policies
Read our travel assistance policies for children under 16 and young people aged 16 to 25 who are in education.