Transport

Families can apply for transport assistance to and from school. Applications are approved by the Public Transport Branch of Department of Planning Infrastructure and Logistics (DIPL). DIPL seeks to provide the appropriate level of transport wherever possible although circumstances may prevent this being provided in all cases. Families can apply for conveyance allowance if they transport their child to school. Conditions need to be met in line with policies.

Applications to vary transport arrangements will take least five working days to be considered. It may not always be possible to fulfill the requests of families.

Buses operate on a strict pick up and set down schedule which cannot readily be changed. Family members or a nominated responsible adult must be present to transfer the student to and from the bus.

Further guidelines for this service are set out in “Transport for Students with Special Needs: Code of Good Practice” A copy of this document is available from the school.