Transport: Schools
2026-05-28 · Department for Education · 4523 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Transport on aligning school admissions policy with school transport policy to ensure that families who secure a school place are not disadvantage
Answer
The department’s home to school travel policy aims to make sure no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Children of compulsory school age are eligible for free travel if they attend their nearest suitable school and would no...