{"id":74199,"date":"2026-04-30T14:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=74199"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:21:15","slug":"post-16-transport-policy-statement-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-and-college-transport\/post-16-transport-policy-statement-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-16 Transport Policy Statement 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#aims-and-objectives\">Aims and objectives<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#transport-and-travel-support\">Transport and travel support<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#concessionary-fares-from-public-service-providers\">Concessionary fares from public service providers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#travel-support-from-schools-and-colleges\">Travel support from schools and colleges<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-16-to-19-bursary-fund\">The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#young-parents-care-to-learn\">Young parents &#8211; Care to Learn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-authority-support\">Local Authority support for young people without special educational needs or disabilities<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#contribution-to-la-costs-required\">Contribution to LA costs required<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reduction-to-contribution-where-a-student-lives-in-a-low-income-household\">Reduction to contribution where a student lives in a low-income household<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fuel-allowance\">Fuel allowance<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#moped-and-cycle-schemes\">Moped and cycle schemes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-authority-support-for-learners-with-special-educational-needs-or-a-disability\">Local Authority support for learners with special educational needs or a disability<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#refunds\">Refunds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#independent-travel-training\">Independent travel training<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#apprenticeships\">Apprenticeships<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#those-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet\">Those not in education, employment or training (NEET)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-authority-support-in-other-circumstances\">Local Authority support in other circumstances<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#eligibility-criteria-for-young-people-aged-16-19\">Eligibility criteria for young people aged 16 to 19<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#eligibility-criteria-for-young-people-aged-19-to-25-with-an-ehcp\">Eligibility criteria for young people aged 19 to 25 with an EHCP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#applying-for-la-transport-support\">Applying for LA transport support<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#appeals\">Appeals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#concessionary-fares-discounts-subsidies-passes-or-travel-cards-including-any-charges-available-for-post-16-young-people\">Concessionary fares, discounts, subsidies, passes or travel cards including any charges available for post-16 young people<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#stagecoach-south-west-fares-schemes\">Stagecoach South West Fares Schemes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-16-19-railcard-a-national-scheme\">The 16-19 Railcard \u2013 a national scheme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-devon-and-cornwall-railcard-a-regional-scheme\">The Devon and Cornwall Railcard \u2013 a regional scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#assistance-from-devon-sixth-forms-and-colleges\">Assistance from Devon sixth forms and colleges<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bicton-college\">Bicton College<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#exeter-college\">Exeter College<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rail-and-non-stagecoach-bus-fares\">Rail and non-Stagecoach bus fares<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#stagecoach-termrider-fares\">Stagecoach Termrider fares<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#exeter-mathematics-school\">Exeter Mathematics School<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#petroc-barnstaple\">Petroc (Barnstaple)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#petroc-tiverton\">Petroc (Tiverton)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#devon-sixth-forms\">Devon sixth forms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#guidance-from-the-department-for-education-df-e\">Guidance from the Department for Education (DfE)<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#df-e-annual-compliance-checks\">DfE annual compliance checks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#further-sources-of-information\">Further sources of information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#content\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Transport policy statement for young people aged 16-18 in further education, continuing learners aged 19 and those young people aged 19 \u2013 24 (inclusive) with learning difficulties and\/or disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local authorities (LAs) do not have to provide free or subsidised post-16 travel support but do have a duty to prepare and publish an annual transport policy statement specifying the arrangements for the provision of transport or other support that the authority considers it necessary to make to facilitate the attendance of all persons of sixth form age receiving education or training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All young people carrying on their education post-16 must reapply for travel support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Sixth form age\u2019 refers to those young people who are over 16 years of age but under 19 or continuing learners who started their programme of learning before their 19th birthday (years 12,13,14).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LAs also have a duty to encourage, enable and assist young people with learning difficulties or disabilities to participate in education and training, up to the age of 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This statement uses the term \u2018Post-16\u2019 to include both learners of sixth form age and those with learning difficulties or disabilities up to the age of 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy document specifies the support that Devon County Council (DCC) considers necessary to facilitate the attendance of post-16 learners receiving education or training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education or training refers to learning or training at a school, further education institution, a council maintained or assisted institution providing higher or further education, an establishment funded directly by the Department for Education (DfE), learning providers delivering accredited programmes of learning which lead to positive outcomes and are funded by the council, for example, colleges, charities and private learning providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aims-and-objectives\">Aims and objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon County Council has the following aims and objectives when assessing transport or travel support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide a level of support for students to access post-16 learning and training at a sixth form, further education college or other learning establishment. This will be where doing so is necessary to enable continued learning because the student is unable to make their own arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA\u2019s policy should be seen as safety net to facilitate access to continuing learning rather than as a universal entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where provided, transport assistance will be through the most cost-effective means possible that is suitable for the young person. It will be one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subsidised public transport pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsidised specialist transport, a contract vehicle commissioned by the LA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fuel allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a moped or cycle scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Support will be from home to setting where this is necessary but will ordinarily be between designated pick-up and drop-off points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where there is no suitable public transport available to take you to a post-16 setting (a school or college), students can apply for a \u2018vacant seat\u2019 on a LA commissioned contract vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For students who are unable to travel by public transport or on a contract vehicle because of additional needs, the LA may be able to provide support for independent travel training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transport-and-travel-support\">Transport and travel support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concessionary-fares-from-public-service-providers\">Concessionary fares from public service providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public service providers in Devon offer reduced fares for children and young people. Using public transport with reduced fares may be a more cost-effective and flexible option for post-16 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced fare options may also include use in the evenings and at weekends. Information about public transport is available by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelinesw.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Traveline South West\u2019s website<\/a> or by calling 0871 200 22 33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced fares on trains are also available with a rail card for young people aged 16 to 17. This gives a 50% discount. Information can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the National Rail website<\/a> or by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.16-17saver.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the 16-17 Saver website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public service providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Axe Valley Mini Travel: 01297 625959<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buses of Somerset: 01823 211180<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country Bus: 01626 833664<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dartline: 01392 872900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Dorset: 01305 783645<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hatch Green Coaches: 01823 480338<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oakley\u2019s Coaches: 01752 729866<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plymouth City Bus: 01752 662271<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stagecoach Southwest: 01392 427711<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tally Ho Coaches: 01548 853081<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taw &amp; Torridge: 01271 859533<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel-support-from-schools-and-colleges\">Travel support from schools and colleges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-16 settings may operate their own schemes to support their students. This may be the most cost-effective and convenient option. LA assistance is not available where travel arrangements can be made through the sixth form or college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settings should be approached first by students and their families and their websites will be a useful starting point when making post-16 education choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further education colleges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bicton College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exeter College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exeter Mathematics School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petroc College (Barnstaple &amp; Tiverton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Sixth Forms within Devon:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bideford College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colyton Grammar School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coombeshead Academy (Newton Abbot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ellen Tinkham School (Exeter, special school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exmouth Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ivybridge Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King Edward Vl Community College (Totnes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingsbridge Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mill Water School (East Budleigh, special school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newton Abbot College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Okehampton College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pathfield School (Barnstaple, special school)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s School (Crediton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sidmouth College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Dartmoor Community College (Ashburton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Devon UTC (Newton Abbot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tavistock College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teign School (Kingsteignton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teignmouth Community School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The King&#8217;s School (Ottery St Mary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Further education colleges in other LA areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>City College Plymouth (Plymouth LA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Devon College (Torbay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duchy College (Cornwall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard Huish College (Somerset)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>School sixth forms in other LA areas, within Devon\u2019s Relevant Area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brixham College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budehaven Community School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Callington Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combe Dean School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devonport High School for Boys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devonport High School for Girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggbuckland Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hele&#8217;s School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holyrood Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launceston College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lipson Co-operative Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine Academy Plymouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notre Dame RC School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plymouth High School for Girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plymstock School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plympton Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scott Medical and Healthcare College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sir John Hunt Community Sports College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St Cuthbert Mayne School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stoke Damerel Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Spires College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Woodroffe School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tor Bridge High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torquay Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torquay Boys\u2019 Grammar School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UTC Plymouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-16-to-19-bursary-fund\">The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help young people overcome specific barriers to participation so they can remain in education. There are two types of 16 to 19 bursaries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vulnerable bursary of up to \u00a31,200 a year for young people in one of the defined vulnerable groups below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care leavers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those in receipt of Income Support, or Universal Credit in place of Income Support, in their own right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit and Disability Living or Personal Independence Payments in their own right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discretionary bursaries which institutions award to meet individual needs, for example, help with the cost of transport, meals, books and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the discretionary bursary young people must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>aged 16 or over but under 19 at 31 August 2025 or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>aged 19 or over at 31 August 2025 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>aged 19 or over at 31 August 2025 and continuing on a study programme they began aged 16 to 18 (19+ continuing learners)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>studying a programme that is subject to inspection by a public body which assures quality (such as Ofsted), the provision must also be funded by either a government funding agency or the LA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools and colleges are responsible for managing both types of bursary. Young people who want to apply for support from the bursary fund should contact their chosen school or college to make an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA does not hold or administer either 16 to 19 Bursary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/1619-bursary-fund\" rel=\"noopener\">More information about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"young-parents-care-to-learn\">Young parents &#8211; Care to Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For young parents under the age of 20, Care to Learn can help pay for childcare and related travel costs, up to \u00a3160 per child per week, while they are learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Care to Learn can help with the cost of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>childcare, including deposit and registration fees (a relative can be the carer for Care to Learn funding purposes but registered and living apart from the young parent and child)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a childcare \u2018taster\u2019 session (up to five days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>holding a childcare place over the summer holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking the child to the childcare provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"payments\">Payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Childcare payments go directly to the childcare provider. Before they can be paid, the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>childcare provider needs to confirm the child\u2019s attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>school or college needs to confirm that the young parent is attending the course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments for travel costs go to your school or college &#8211; they\u2019ll either the young parent or arrange travel for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attendance\">Attendance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments will stop if the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>young parent stops attending your course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>course finishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>child stops attending childcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Care to Learn is available if the young parent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>is under 20 at the start of the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is the main carer for the child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lives in England<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is either a British citizen or a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>and if the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>course is publicly funded (check with the school or college)<br>childcare provider is registered with Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"type-of-course\">Type of course<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Care to Learn is only available for courses in England that have some public funding. This includes courses that take place in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>school sixth forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sixth form colleges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other colleges and learning providers, including foundation learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a children\u2019s centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Young parents are also entitled to apply for an Under 19 Bus Only Ticket or those aged 19 and over can apply for the 19 \u2013 25 card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/care-to-learn\" rel=\"noopener\">More information about Care to Learn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-authority-support\">Local Authority support for young people without special educational needs or disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon County Council does not operate a universal assistance policy. There is an expectation that post-16 students will make their own arrangements to attend their settings, supported by their families where possible. This may involve access to a 16 to 19 Bursary to fund or part-fund transport costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for assistance with transport will be considered by the LA on an individual basis by an assessment of need panel. Requests must make a case that it is not possible for arrangements to be made and this would be an insurmountable obstacle to continuing in education or training. The case must be made that the student:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cannot walk to and from the setting on distance or other grounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has no access to private transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cannot use public transport \u2013 on medical grounds or because there is no available transport or on financial grounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>LA support is limited to young people who are Devon resident for all or most of the time. This means they live within Devon County Council\u2019s administrative area for most of the days when they will be attending the setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following points apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistance with travelling expenses is available for one inward journey to school or college and one outward journey from school or college at the beginning and end of the official day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must agree to comply with the code of conduct for Behaviour on vehicles and must sign the code before a ticket will be issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport is only provided from and to the nearest pick up point for public or contract transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LA will determine the most appropriate travel arrangements. There will be a presumption in favour of shared travel arrangements. It will not be the LA\u2019s responsibility to get a student to a pick-up point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where the journey time is lengthy or requires changes of vehicle as a result of the course chosen by the student, whilst assistance may still be offered, the parent will be responsible for managing that journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who move outside the area served by the LA part way through their course must apply to their new LA for assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport is not provided for induction or taster days or work experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport is not provided for weekly or termly travel where a student lives away from home in order to study at an establishment beyond daily travelling distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The type of assistance that may be provided will be the most cost-effective for the LA and will be open to review (while it may be agreed to provide a financial allowance to a parent, should other students require support in the same area, it may become more cost-effective for the LA to offer vacant seats on a vehicle).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contribution-to-la-costs-required\">Contribution to LA costs required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the LA provides transport support for any post-16 student, there will be a contribution to costs, payable by the student or on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2025\/26 academic year, this contribution is \u00a3800. A discount of \u00a330 is applied where the contribution is paid in full. Payments can be made yearly, termly or half-termly. All young people are required to make the same contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduction-to-contribution-where-a-student-lives-in-a-low-income-household\">Reduction to contribution where a student lives in a low-income household<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students living in low-income households receive a reduction in their contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Qualifying benefit<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Evidence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maximum Working Tax Credit<\/td><td>Full current year award statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Universal Credit<\/td><td>Statement or Award Breakdown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Support (IS)<\/td><td>Letter confirming receipt of benefit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Based Jobseekers Allowance<br>(IBJSA)<\/td><td>Letter confirming receipt of benefit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (from the National Asylum Support Service)<\/td><td>Letter of confirmation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guaranteed element of State Pension<br>Credit<\/td><td>M1000 Award Notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child Tax Credit, provided a parent or carer is not entitled to Working Tax Credit and has an annual income (assessed by HMRC) not exceeding \u00a316,190<\/td><td>Full current award letter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)<\/td><td>Letter confirming receipt of benefit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fuel-allowance\">Fuel allowance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA\u2019s assistance will be in the form of a payment to the student or parent to cover the costs of providing their own transport where there is no public transport or LA commissioned transport available and it is expedient to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allowance will be net of the contribution that would be required and monthly in arrears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmation of attendance at the setting will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moped-and-cycle-schemes\">Moped and cycle schemes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheels2worksouthwest.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wheels 2 Work South West<\/a> operates to help young people to access work and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-authority-support-for-learners-with-special-educational-needs-or-a-disability\">Local Authority support for learners with special educational needs or a disability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The transport requirements of post-16 students with special educational needs will be considered during the transitional planning process undertaken during years 10 and 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students who have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) will have a Learning Difficulty Assessment (section 139a) in year 11 and, if staying on at school, this will be updated in their final year. Included in the Learning Difficulty Assessment is a section relating to transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA would expect to be consulted in the transitional planning process with regard to transport provision and parents are strongly advised to contact the LA to confirm that this has taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following points apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where students have been placed at special schools or units by the LA, transport assistance will be provided in the same way as for pupils of statutory school age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The eligibility criteria, as detailed above, will apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cases where the student cannot walk to college, accompanied as necessary, because of his or her disability, transport will not be provided automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents or students will need to submit an application form every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An exception to the upper age limit may be made where a student has been studying a specific course for those with learning difficulties and is required to attend beyond 19 in order to complete the course. Support would then continue only until the end of the academic year during which the student reaches their twenty-first birthday, provided that they remain on the same course at the same college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A further exception is made for learners with learning difficulties and\/or disabilities aged 19-24 attending an establishment funded directly by the Education Funding Agency (EFA), for example, Independent Specialist Providers for learners with learning difficulties and\/or disabilities, where a student is placed on a residential basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of the required contribution applies equally to students with special educational needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refunds\">Refunds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributions to costs are payable in advance. Should the young person no longer require assistance, there will be a refund of the contribution based on the remaining time before it is due to expire. Refunds are not paid for periods of less than a term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"independent-travel-training\">Independent travel training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA offers additional help to young people through an independent travel training scheme (ITT). This may enable a young person to walk to and from their setting or to manage travel on public service vehicles. There is no charge for ITT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-and-college-transport\/independent-travel-training\/\">independent travel training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apprenticeships\">Apprenticeships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel assistance is not provided to students undertaking work placements, apprenticeships or traineeships. In these circumstances, young people are advised to contact their employer or learner provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"those-not-in-education-employment-or-training-neet\">Those not in education, employment or training (NEET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel assistance is not provided to young people who are NEET. Those students who are attending a post-16 education provider may seek additional support from the LA if transport could become a factor in them becoming NEET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-authority-support-in-other-circumstances\">Local Authority support in other circumstances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In circumstances and where there is no closer, suitable provider for post-16 education, the LA will assist with transport to an establishment out of Devon. This may be the case where a student with an EHCP is placed at a specialist out of county provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-young-people-aged-16-19\">Eligibility criteria for young people aged 16 to 19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See the Post-16 Education Travel Policy 2026 to 2029 for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance may be made available for post-16 young people who live in the Devon County Council administrative area and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are under 19 on 31 August immediately preceding the start of the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>attend the nearest appropriate college for their post-16 education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>live more than three miles from the college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are in full-time education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And where they provide satisfactory evidence to the LA that they have applied to their education setting for financial assistance, with details of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the level of support offered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the cost to them if they were to make the necessary travel arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a medical condition or other circumstance that would prevent the parent making the necessary travel arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>their financial circumstances, for example, proof of receipt of means tested benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how transport is an insurmountable obstacle to attendance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest appropriate college is the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>designated sixth form for the home address, or, where the designated secondary school does not have a sixth form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>designated FE college for the home address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nearest sixth form or FE college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-young-people-aged-19-to-25-with-an-ehcp\">Eligibility criteria for young people aged 19 to 25 with an EHCP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See the Post-16 Education Travel Policy 2026 to 2029 for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance may also be made available free of charge for adults wholive in the Devon County Council administrative area, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are aged between 19 and 25 on 31st August immediately preceding the start of the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have an education, health, and care plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>attend the nearest suitable setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are in full-time education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receive education at institutions either maintained or assisted by the Council and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing further or higher education or within education sector; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receive education or training at institutions outside both the further education sector,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the wider higher education sector, but only where the Council have secured the provision of education or training at the institution in question, and the provision of boarding accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The LA will have regard to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the age of the adult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the nature of the route or alternative routes which the adult could reasonably be expected to take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what funding is available from the education setting &#8211; there will be an expectation that the learner or their carer has applied for all potential funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether there is a family member or carer willing to provide transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether the learner has a journey that cannot be undertaken on public transport or the learner has needs that means public transport is not suitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applying-for-la-transport-support\">Applying for LA transport support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and students can approach the LA to request assistance when they believe that they are unable to make their own arrangements and either there is no assistance available from the college or the assistance that is available is not sufficient to enable the student to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They should visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-and-college-transport\/\">school and college transport<\/a> or contact the Devon Customer Service Centre on 0345 155 1019 for a form to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for assistance should be made as soon as it is clear to the parent or student that assistance is required. This is likely to be in the late spring or summer term. There is no specific deadline although the earlier this is done in the summer term, the higher the probability that the request will be processed and the appeals procedure followed if necessary by the start of the autumn term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appeals\">Appeals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two tiers of formal appeal against a decision to withhold support from the LA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Transport Eligibility Officer Panel (TEOP) comprised of senior officers of the LA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An appeal panel comprised of elected members of the LA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where students or their parents are unhappy with the decision about eligibility for assisted post-16 transport they should, in the first instance, contact the LA Transport Team on 0345 155 1019 and explain the problem fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision will be reviewed by a school transport officer and, if things can be resolved, this will be done as soon as possible. If not, an explanation will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the parent remains unhappy they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-and-college-transport\/school-transport-appeals-and-complaints\/\">lodge a complaint on the Devon County Council website<\/a> or fill in a Transport Complaint Form (APP2) available from the School Transport Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting evidence will be required, for example, a letter from a doctor to support a medical condition, or benefit evidence to support financial circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All information provided is treated in the strictest confidence. The complaint will be reviewed by a panel of officers and a letter will be sent to explain the panel\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students and their families who remain unhappy can lodge an appeal to the Transport Appeals Committee, made up of elected members of the County Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about appeal arrangements can be obtained from the Clerk to the Transport Appeals Committee on 0345 155 1019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Information is available anytime at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/school-and-college-transport\/\">school and college transport<\/a> and through the Devon Call Centre on 0345 155 1019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information regarding colleges in neighbouring LA areas will be included in the post-16 transport policy statements from those LAs and from the colleges themselves. This includes the principal other LA FE colleges with students who are Devon residents: South Devon College and City College Plymouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cornwall Council: Email <a href=\"mailto:transporteligibility@cornwall.gov.uk\">transporteligibility@cornwall.gov.uk<\/a> or call 0300 1234 222.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorset Council: Email <a href=\"mailto:dt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\">dt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01305 224537.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plymouth City Council: Email <a href=\"mailto:school.transport@plymouth.gov.uk\">school.transport@plymouth.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01752 308770.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Somerset Council: Email <a href=\"mailto:transport@somerset.gov.uk\">transport@somerset.gov.uk<\/a> or call 0300 123 2224.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torbay Council: Email <a href=\"mailto:cstransport@torbay.gov.uk\">cstransport@torbay.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01803 207688.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concessionary-fares-discounts-subsidies-passes-or-travel-cards-including-any-charges-available-for-post-16-young-people\">Concessionary fares, discounts, subsidies, passes or travel cards including any charges available for post-16 young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact settings directly if not listed below and information should always be verified with settings in case of changes without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stagecoach-south-west-fares-schemes\">Stagecoach South West Fares Schemes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bus company provides comprehensive information on their website about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stagecoachbus.com\/help-and-contact\/student-and-education-travel\" rel=\"noopener\">student and education travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-16-19-railcard-a-national-scheme\">The 16-19 Railcard \u2013 a national scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This card offers discounted rail travel for young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available to anyone aged 16 to 25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows 1\/3 off most rail fares across Great Britain, including Standard Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs \u00a335 for one year or \u00a380 for three years (only available to those under 24 when applying).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications are made online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.16-25railcard.co.uk\/student-travel-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">16-25 Railcard website<\/a> or in person at staffed rail stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID and passport-style photo required. No evidence of study required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-devon-and-cornwall-railcard-a-regional-scheme\">The Devon and Cornwall Railcard \u2013 a regional scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This card offers discounted rail travel for young people who are residents of Devon (or Cornwall).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available to anyone aged 16 or over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows 1\/3 off most rail fares across Great Britain, including Standard Anytime, Off-Peak journeys wholly within Devon and Cornwall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid after 8:45 am on weekdays and anytime at weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An accompanying adult also has 1\/3 discount and up to four accompanying children aged 5 to 15 travel for \u00a32 each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs \u00a313 a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwr.com\/your-tickets\/railcards\/regional-railcards\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Western Railway website<\/a> or at a staffed rail station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID and passport-style photo required. No evidence of study required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assistance-from-devon-sixth-forms-and-colleges\">Assistance from Devon sixth forms and colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bicton-college\">Bicton College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>0330 123 2523<br><a href=\"mailto:transport@bicton.ac.uk\">transport@bicton.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicton College works with the LA and Stagecoach to provide a bespoke transport service operating Monday to Friday during term time. Students can travel by bus, train, car, bicycle, or on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>College transport ticketing and travel management will be handled through the RideTandem app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for college transport, a student must live more than three miles from the chosen campus. The cost of a travel pass will vary depending on who provides the travel pass to college due to different subsidies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a bursary available to support most learners with the cost of travel, and if household income is below \u00a325,000 per year, a travel pass will be fully funded through the bursary. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornwall.ac.uk\/financial-support\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial support for students attending Cornwall College<\/a> to see how bursaries can support students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are planned routes for students to use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BC01 \u2013 Willand. Via Cullompton, Pinhoe and Cranbrook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC02 \u2013 Matford Park and Ride. V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC03 \u2013 Newton Abbot. Via Kingsteignton and Matford.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC04 \u2013 Axminster. Via Honiton and Ottery St Mary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC05 \u2013 Tiverton. Via Stoke Canon, Exeter city centre and Whipton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The College operates a Transport Assistance Scheme for non-residential students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time students over 16 and under 19 on 1 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further than three miles from College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications open in June 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>16-18 Transport and Access to Education Bursary supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>children in care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>care leavers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>young people 16-18 in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit in his or her own right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>young people 16-18 in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit in his or her own right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where the household income is less than \u00a321,000, financial support is available up to \u00a3500 to support costs associated with study (including equipment). In additional students will also receive a travel pass where required. For other applications, financial support of up to \u00a31200, including transport, is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16-18 FE Transport Bursary Fund supports students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>with a household income between \u00a321,001 and \u00a325,000 are eligible to have the full cost of their college travel pass paid by the transport bursary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>with a household income between \u00a325,001 and \u00a331,000 are eligible for subsidised transport, with a contribution of \u00a3250 payable by the student &#8211; this contribution can be made in termly instalments at \u00a395 \/ \u00a395 \/ \u00a360 or in full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exeter-college\">Exeter College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>01392 400100<br><a href=\"mailto:bursary@exe-coll.ac.uk\">bursary@exe-coll.ac.uk<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:travelscheme@exe-coll.ac.uk\">travelscheme@exe-coll.ac.uk<\/a><br>Full information at <a href=\"https:\/\/exe-coll.ac.uk\/school-leavers\/support\/travel-scheme\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Support &#8211; Exeter College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exeter College operates a subsidised travel scheme for use on public transport for full-time students who will be aged over 16 and under 19 on 1 September. Eligible students must live further than three miles from Exeter College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are offered a conditional place at Exeter College (and their first next of kin) and who meet the criteria above will be sent information on the scheme by the College over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are interested in the scheme but have not received this information by the end of July should contact the College Travel Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rail-and-non-stagecoach-bus-fares\">Rail and non-Stagecoach bus fares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Household income<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a350k+<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a340k<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a330 to \u00a340k<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a330k and below<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Annual price (or pay by term as per below)<\/td><td>\u00a3743<\/td><td>\u00a3593<\/td><td>\u00a3278<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td>\u00a3282.50<\/td><td>\u00a3232.50<\/td><td>\u00a3127.50<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td>\u00a3282.50<\/td><td>\u00a3232.50<\/td><td>\u00a3127.50<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td>\u00a3208<\/td><td>\u00a3158<\/td><td>\u00a353<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stagecoach-termrider-fares\">Stagecoach Termrider fares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Household income<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a350k+<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a340k<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a330 to \u00a340k<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u00a330k and below<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Exeter Termrider autumn<\/td><td>\u00a3206.50<\/td><td>\u00a3156.50<\/td><td>\u00a351.50<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exeter Termrider spring<\/td><td>\u00a3206.50<\/td><td>\u00a3156.50<\/td><td>\u00a351.50<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exeter Termrider summer<\/td><td>\u00a3206.50<\/td><td>\u00a3156.50<\/td><td>\u00a351.50<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South West Termrider autumn<\/td><td>\u00a3320<\/td><td>\u00a3270<\/td><td>\u00a3165<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South West Termrider spring<\/td><td>\u00a3320<\/td><td>\u00a3270<\/td><td>\u00a3165<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South West Termrider summer<\/td><td>\u00a3320<\/td><td>\u00a3270<\/td><td>\u00a3165<\/td><td>Free travel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exeter-mathematics-school\">Exeter Mathematics School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lydia or Louise 01392 429020<br><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@exeterems.ac.uk\">enquiries@exeterems.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operates a flat cost subsidised travel scheme. This is \u00a3884 a year or \u00a3315 for the autumn, \u00a3325 for the spring term and \u00a3254 for the summer term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residential students pay the same as their journeys are longer if fewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund to support low-income families. Applications for this can be made either at the same time as the admissions application or later, providing funds remain. The Bursary can reduce the cost by 50% or 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School Travel Pass allows for one return journey on one particular route. This can include a feeder route to reach the main bus or train. The passes can be used at weekends and half terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students could look to paying for journeys privately if this is cheaper and can also apply for the Exeter College network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"petroc-barnstaple\">Petroc (Barnstaple)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>01271 852422<br><a href=\"mailto:studentservices@petroc.ac.uk\">studentservices@petroc.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"petroc-tiverton\">Petroc (Tiverton)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>01884 235330<br><a href=\"mailto:studentservices@petroc.ac.uk\">studentservices@petroc.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College operates the Petroc Transport Scheme for use on public transport for students who will be aged over 16 and under 19 on 1 September. Students must live further than three miles from the College<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can apply for a Pass from June 2025 with information updated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/travel\/bus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">college website<\/a> or by calling Petroc\u2019s Student services Team. Evidence of income and travel costs is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the Standard Bursary, household income must be below \u00a335,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parent or carer income is not considered for the Enhanced Bursary for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>students in care or care leavers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>students receiving Income Support or Universal Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>disabled students receiving ESA or Universal Credit and DLA or PIP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Support may cover bus passes, train travel, petrol costs, taxi fares (in exceptional circumstances).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rural areas, Petroc may operate minibus or shuttle services to help students reach campus. Availability depends on demand and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Petroc works with Stagecoach South West to offer discounted termly or annual bus passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Travel Pass costs \u00a3648 for 2025-26 or, for students who qualify under the College Bursary scheme, will be free. The cost is reduced for students studying for 1 or 2 days a week. There is a \u00a31 fee for the smartcard itself, paid to Stagecoach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students using Stagecoach buses, can purchase a North Devon Termrider Student ticket directly from Stagecoach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exemptions to the bursary policy can be considered on an individual basis and students are invited to discuss this with the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"devon-sixth-forms\">Devon sixth forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All manage the 16-19 Bursary Fund which can be used towards travel costs. Where this is not sufficient to meet costs, parents can approach the LA for assistance. Some sixth forms operate limited transport routes themselves which require the payment of a financial contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students eligible for the 16-19 Bursary can apply to Devon County Council for the cost of school transport to be met from the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students. Please note this is not an additional payment but means that the cost of the student school transport pass is paid directly by the school and the 16-19 bursary grant is reduced by the relevant amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bideford-college\">Bideford College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mail@bidefordcolege.org\">mail@bidefordcolege.org<\/a><br>01237 477611<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"colyton-grammar-school\">Colyton Grammar School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@colytongrammar.com\">admin@colytongrammar.com<\/a><br>01297 552327<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coombeshead-academy\">Coombeshead Academy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>t<a href=\"mailto:ransport@coombesheadacademy.org.uk\">ransport@coombesheadacademy.org.uk<\/a><br>01626 201800 option 1<br>The Academy manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ellen-tinkham-school\">Ellen Tinkham School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk\">admin@ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01392 467168<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exmouth-community-college\">Exmouth Community College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk\">admin@exmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01395 255660<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ivybridge-community-college\">Ivybridge Community College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:buses@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk\">buses@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01752 69100<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students. For students who do not live \u2018in-catchment\u2019, the College operates a number of bus routes for an annual fee, including from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buckfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diptford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dartington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harberton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Routes and timings are subject to review. The fee payable is \u00a3941 per year. This can be paid in instalments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"king-edward-vi-community-college\">King Edward VI Community College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sixthform@kingedwardvi.devon.sch.uk\">sixthform@kingedwardvi.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01803 869210<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kingsbridge-community-college\">Kingsbridge Community College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@kingsbridgecollege.org.uk\">admin@kingsbridgecollege.org.uk<\/a><br>01548 852641<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mill-water-school\">Mill Water School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@millwater.devon.sch.uk\">info@millwater.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01395 568890<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newton-abbot-college\">Newton Abbot College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@nacollege.devon.sch.uk\">info@nacollege.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01626 367335<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"okehampton-college\">Okehampton College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk\">admin@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01837 650910<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pathfield-school\">Pathfield School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@pathfield.devon.sch.uk\">admin@pathfield.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01271 342423<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"queen-elizabeths\">Queen Elizabeth\u2019s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sixthformoffice@qe.devon.sch.uk\">sixthformoffice@qe.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01363 778364<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sidmouth-college\">Sidmouth College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk\">enquiries@sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01395 514823<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"south-dartmoor-community-college\">South Dartmoor Community College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Enquiries@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk\">Enquiries@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01364 654301<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"south-devon-utc\">South Devon UTC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@southdevonutc.org\">info@southdevonutc.org<\/a><br>01626 240201<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tavistock-college\">Tavistock College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:l.mabey@tavistockcollege.org\">l.mabey@tavistockcollege.org<\/a><br>01822 614231<br>The College manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teign-school\">Teign School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@teignschool.org.uk\">admin@teignschool.org.uk<\/a><br>01626 366969<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teignmouth-community-school\">Teignmouth Community School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:becky.gibbs@teignmouthschool.co.uk\">becky.gibbs@teignmouthschool.co.uk<\/a><br>01626 774091<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-ilfracombe-church-of-england-academy\">The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:admin@ilfracombeacademy.org.uk\">admin@ilfracombeacademy.org.uk<\/a><br>01271 869257<br>The Academy manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-kings-school\">The King&#8217;s School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rgerry@thekings.devon.sch.uk\">rgerry@thekings.devon.sch.uk<\/a><br>01404 812982<br>The School manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guidance-from-the-department-for-education-df-e\">Guidance from the Department for Education (DfE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Taken from DfE Post-16 Transport Policy Statement Template, within <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5c48534c40f0b616fba5cb6a\/Post16_transport_guidance.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">the Statutory Guidance<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"df-e-annual-compliance-checks\">DfE annual compliance checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DfE will conduct compliance checks from June onwards on all local authority post-16 transport statements. In order for a statement to be deemed compliant it must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>be available on the local authorities website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be clearly dated with the forthcoming academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a working link to the web page housing it from the gov.uk postcode search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>set out any arrangements available from educational institutions, including the 1619 bursary fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>set out any concessionary fares available from transport providers and other providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>detail the complaints process that a parent or young person should follow if they are not happy with the local authority\u2019s decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DfE will contact all local authorities with non-compliant statements and request that changes be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why isn\u2019t post-16 transport free for everyone, in the same way as it is for school age pupils?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We expect local authorities to make reasonable decisions about what support should be available based on the needs of their population, local transport infrastructure and the resources they have available. It is, however, recognised that the cost of transport can be an issue for some young people and to help with this there is further support available. Information about what support is available locally is available from the local authority in their post-16 transport policy statement. The statement can be accessed on the LA website or through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/subsidised-college-transport-16-19\" rel=\"noopener\">the postcode search at GOV.UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bursary Fund for 16-19 year olds has the flexibility to help meet transport costs for those young people who need this support most. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/1619-bursary-fund\" rel=\"noopener\">find out more about the 16-19 Bursary Fund here<\/a>.<br>In addition, most transport companies also give some kind of discount for young people such as discounted fares or subsidised travel passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some education and training providers also provide subsidised or free transport for example college buses, and travel subsidies from private training providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What support is available for young people with special educational needs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-16 transport duty also applies to young people with special educational needs aged up to age 25 (who have an EHC plan and started a course before their 19th birthday).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local authorities\u2019 post-16 transport policy statements must include specific arrangements for these young people to ensure they have the necessary support. The transport needs of young people with special educational needs should also be reassessed by their local authority when a young person moves from compulsory schooling to post-16 education so that the appropriate support is put in place in accordance with the LA\u2019s post-16 transport policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do the duties apply for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they turn age 19?<br><\/strong><br>The duty a young person is assessed under is dependent on when they started their current course. If a young person with SEND started the course before their 19th birthday then they are assessed under the 16-18 duty. If they have started a new course after their 19th birthday then they are assessed under the adult duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people will qualify for free transport under the adult duty where the local authority assesses that in order to attend education or training they require transport arranged by the local authority, such as a specialised vehicle or minibus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the young person\u2019s requirements are a personal travel budget, mileage allowance or public transport pass then this does not need to be provided free by the local authority as they have not put the travel arrangements in place. However, in these circumstances the local authority has discretion to pay some or all of the travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people can also receive free transport if they are attending institutions outside of the HE and FE sector and started after their 19th birthday in residential provision if the provision, boarding accommodation and transport were all arranged by the local authority. Again, in these circumstances the local authority has discretion to pay some or all of the travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What support is available to young people who live in rural areas to get to college or another type of education provider?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the responsibility of local authorities to put in place transport arrangements to help young people aged 16 to 18 to access education or training, using funds they have available locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transport provided by local authorities varies in accordance with local needs, for example it sometimes involves giving 16-18 year olds access to school transport or to bus travel for payment of a flat fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most young people in rural areas have access to a discount or concession on local bus or train travel, either from their local authority or local transport providers. The government also supports local bus travel, including in rural areas, through the Bus Service Operators Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidance makes it clear that local authorities need to look at the transport needs of those who live in particularly rural areas where the transport infrastructure can be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"further-sources-of-information\">Further sources of information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"associated-resources-external-links\">Associated resources (external links)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustrans<\/a> is the leading sustainable transport charity that provides practical advice that can be passed on to parents and young people to increase confidence in walking and cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-departmental-advice-and-guidance-you-may-be-interested-in\">Other departmental advice and guidance you may be interested in<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/home-to-school-travel-and-transport-guidance\" rel=\"noopener\">Home to school travel and transport statutory guidance<\/a> (for children of compulsory school age)<br>Guidance relating to home to school travel and transport for pupils up to the age of 16 and of compulsory school age is available from the Department for Education\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/participation-of-young-people-education-employment-and-training\" rel=\"noopener\">Participation of young people statutory guidance<\/a><br>The purpose of this guidance is to identify the key responsibilities of local authorities in relation to raising the participation age and promoting the participation of 16- and 17-year-olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"document-meta-acf-block clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-69f3655818efa\"><div class=\" dcc-documents-meta\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget dcc-documents-widget-block\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget-box2\"><p class=\"dcc-documents-published\"><span>Published<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-04-30T14:13:51+00:00\">30\/04\/2026 2:13pm<\/time><\/p><p class=\"dcc-documents-updated\"><span>Last Updated<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-04-30T15:21:15+00:00\">30\/04\/2026 3:21pm<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transport policy statement for young people aged 16-18 in further education, continuing learners aged 19 and those young people aged 19 \u2013 24 (inclusive) with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":287,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"longdocument-template.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-74199","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"updated":"","dccdocs_documents":null,"section-guidance":"","sections":null},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-16 17:28:15","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74199"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74248,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74199\/revisions\/74248"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}