Leicestershire County Council is proposing a number of changes to home to school transport provision from September 2014. For more information see the consultation leaflet and to make your views known please visit the transport consultation survey

This consulation runs from 20th May - 30th June 2013

School/College Transport Application Forms 2013/2014

Please click here to visit the 2013/2014 school/college transport application form page. The application form will be available to complete online on the 25th April 2013. Please note that for the 2013/2014 academic year you will be required to set up an online account with Leicestershire County Council in order to apply for school/college transport. You will be able to create an account and submit your application(s) from the 25th of April.

If you wish to apply for transport for the remainder of the 2012/2013 academic year, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 0002

School/College Transport Charges for 2013/2014

The transport charges for the 2013/2014 academic year will be:

£252 per annum for Post 16 students eligible to transport assistance.
£252 per annum for students eligible to transport assistance to a Voluntary Aided School.
£318 per annum for farepaying students attending a primary school.
£420 per annum for farepaying students attending a secondary school.

You can opt to pay the transport fee in one lump sum or in monthly instalments (up to a maximum of six) Please note we will not accept any applications where there is an outstanding transport payment for a previous academic year.

School Places for September 2013

If your child has been offered a school place this September please read the leaflet by clicking on the link below:

Home to School Transport Guidance Leaflet 2013

School Transport Entitlement Policy and Frequently Asked Questions

Please click here to visit our school transport policy homepage

Please click here to visit the home to school transport 'Frequently Asked Questions' page

School/College Transport Application Forms 2012/2013

If you wish to apply for transport for the remainder of the 2012/2013 academic year, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 0002.

School/College Transport Guidelines

Please click on the links below to view our mainstream and special needs transport guideline leaflets. All leaflets are in PDF format.

Guidelines for Parents and Students

Guidelines for Drivers

Guidelines for School Staff

Severe Weather - Guidance for School Staff

Anti-Social Behaviour on the School Bus/Taxi

Bus Passes - Frequently Asked Questions

Guidelines for Parents: Special Educational Needs Transport

Safer Travel on Special Educational Needs Transport - Guidelines for Parents

Guidelines of Safe Working Practices for the Protection of Children and Staff

School/College Transport - Contact Details.

Transport Entitlement Queries Only

Parents who want to know if their child is entitled to school transport should contact the Customer Service Centre on:

0116 305 0002 or email: TransportAssessments@leics.gov.uk

Schools making calls about entitlement to school transport should call :

0116 305 0255 or email: TransportAssessments@leics.gov.uk

The Transport Assessment email address above is for eligibility enquiries only.

School Placements

Please contact the Schools Admissions and Pupils Service for information and advice about school placements. Please click on the link below to visit our School Admissions homepage.

School Admissions