The School Travel Service assesses eligibility for assistance with travel from home to school, makes safe and appropriate travel arrangements on the school bus network (through Metro) and by dedicated/specialist taxis and minibuses (through WYTS) and presents the EB position at appeals.  The service also provides school crossing patrols throughout the Bradford district and advises on school travel policy and issues school travel plans.

Policies and useful links

Home to School Transport Policy 2007

Application for assistance with travel from home to school 2008/09 for children and young people of statutory school age

Application for assistance with travel from home to school 2008/09 for children and young people with special needs

Application for assistance with travel from home to school 2008/09 for students aged 16 years and over

FAQs

School Crossing Patrol Service information and useful links

School Crossing patrols were established by the School Crossing Patrols Act 1953 and instituited on 1 July 1954 through the School Crossing Patrol Order 1954.

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 gave appropriate Authorities the power to appoint School Crossing Patrols to help children on their way to and from school between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.

Patrols operate at such times the authority thinks fit, to stop traffic and help anyone (child or adult) to cross the road safely whether or not they are travelling to or from school.  

FAQs