Supporting parents to support children
It is very important that all young people are given the chance to develop their skills and make progress with their independence. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of travelling around. In some cases, students may be assessed as suitable to attend ‘Independent Travel Training’, giving them the skills and confidence to travel by public transport, rather than on dedicated transport, or by being able to walk to school.
Independent travel training is about supporting the individual to make a journey between two places on their own safely. This journey could be as simple as walking a short distance or as complicated as using two buses combined with walking between the connections and walking to and from the stops. A training programme tailored to the individuals needs is provided, covering road safety, personal safety and transport training as required.
Processes to establish an independent travel training plan will be put in place; working in partnership with the SEND Team, Passenger Transport Services, the student, the School and Parents/Carers.
For further information contact: passengerts@hartlepool.gov.uk
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Journey planner app
The Traveline website provides information to help you plan your journey via public transport.
Information about travel via bus in the Tees Valley area can be found here.
