Travel Assistance Request Application Form

  • This form is to request travel assistance to a school, college or social care setting for a pupil who has SEND (Special Educational Needs or Disability) or for someone who is currently waiting for an assessment or diagnosis.
  • I confirm the pupil I am requesting travel assistance for has SEND or is currently waiting for an assessment or diagnosis.
  • Is this application for:
  • Name
  • Gender
  • Is the pupil waiting for an assessment or diagnosis, do they have an Education and Healthcare (EHC) plan or statement?
  • How does the pupil currently travel to school/other establishment?
  • Do you have a car?
  • Can you use your car to take your son/daughter to and from school and the Council will pay you a mileage allowance?
  • Can the pupil respond to spoken instructions?
  • Does the pupil have any behaviour patterns which may impact on others, e.g. punching, kicking or pulling hair?
  • Does the pupil have a condition such as travel sickness, where the use of spillage wipes may be needed?
  • *Please note there is an file size limit of 15mb for attachments. Attachments exceeding this size will result in unsuccessful form submission.
  • If you do not have electronic versions of your document(s) please send them to: Trafford Travel Coordination Unit, Trafford Council, 2nd Floor, Sale Waterside, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF
  • Please indicate below if you have attached professional evidence
  • Does the pupil use the following:
  • Is the wheelchair or buggy in good condition?
  • Has the wheelchair or buggy been crash-tested?
  • Can the pupil board a vehicle via a normal step?
  • Does the pupil need a vehicle lift?
  • Does the pupil require any of the following?
  • If you have selected harness above, do you consent to us using it where required?
  • Do we have your permission for the pupil to sit in the front seat of the vehicle?