This section outlines the transport support available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
Getting Out and About
Information about transport and travel – including the blue badge scheme and concessionary travel – can be found on Gateshead Council’s social care website
Independent Travel Training
Independent Travel Training is about giving young people the skills and confidence to travel safely on public transport, expanding their knowledge...
Post 16 home to school and college transport
We provide support with travel to eligible learners aged 16 and over to their place of study to promote participation,...
Home to School Transport
It is a parent or carer’s responsibility to ensure their child gets to and from school safely every day, including those with additional needs. We...
Help and support
If you are disabled, you can find information about travelling on trains, planes, cars, buses and coaches, taxis and minicabs and about wheelchairs...