What Does ‘Travel Assistance’ Include?

When you apply, you are requesting travel assistance—not guaranteed transportation on a vehicle.
Travel assistance can include:
• A Bus Pass/ Train Pass: For public transportation. This may be offered for both parent and
child.
• ITT: Independent travel training.
• Shared Transport: A space in a shared vehicle with other students.
• Personal Transport Budget: A budget for parents/carers to arrange their child’s transport.

Who Needs to Apply?

1. New Applications – First-time applicants for travel assistance.
2. Year 6 to Year 7 Transitions – For children starting secondary school. Only applicable for
those children changing educational establishment or location.
3. Post-16 Transitions – For students moving into Year 12 (current Year 11).
4. Post-19 Education – For students advancing in education beyond 19.
5. Any young people awarded a spare seat in 2024 -need to reapply.
6. Change of circumstances e.g. change of address, school

Why Apply by the Deadline?

Submitting your application for travel assistance by the
deadline of 31st May 2025 is essential to ensure:
• Timely Arrangements: Applications submitted after the deadline WILL NOT be processed in
time for September 2025, and parents will be responsible for transporting their child to and
from school until all on-time applications are finalised.
• Priority Processing: Only applications submitted by the deadline will be prioritised for the
academic year 2025/26.

How to Apply

Complete the Online Application Form. Visit our website or Use the link below to apply:

https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/children-young-peoples-travel-service/apply-for-travel-assistance/

Apply for Travel Assistance - Local Offer Birmingham

Important to Note:
• Application is NOT for a Specific Vehicle: Applying does not guarantee your child will be
allocated a seat on a vehicle.
• During our busy period and due to a high volume of applications there may be a delay.