Hampshire school transport applications and deadlines

Applications are open for eligible children attending mainstream schools without special educational needs (SEND), with a Sunday, May 31 deadline.

For primary and secondary-aged children and eligible post-16 students with SEND, the deadline is Tuesday, June 30.

Parents are advised to check eligibility and apply promptly to ensure arrangements are in place for the new school year.

Post-16 students' parents should be aware of recent policy changes.

Families with children already receiving transport only need to reapply if the child's school or home address has changed, or if transport was granted for a specific period.

Hampshire County Council provides free school transport for children of compulsory school age who meet national eligibility criteria.

Post-16 transport is a discretionary service for young people with SEND from low-income families, requiring a new application every year.

Late applications will be dealt with only after all on-time applications are processed and may result in transport not being available at the start of September.

However, late applications for children with SEND will be treated as on time if their Education, Health and Care Plan is finalised post-deadline.

Full details on eligibility and the application process can be found on Hampshire County Council’s website.