Transport
Our school transport for pupils is operated through Northumberland County Council. Managing Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport for Gilbert Ward Academy, they provide high level of standards and safety for the children transported.
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and mobility problems have the same entitlement to home-to-school travel support as any other pupil within the education system. Reasonable adjustments to travel support for children who live within a walking distance may be provided for children with disabilities.
Further information can be found in section 3.8.1 of the School Transport Policy for Children of Compulsory School Age (PDF).
Applications will be assessed by colleagues in the Northumberland County Council SEND Team. This is because they are best placed to undertake such an assessment as they have access to your child's Educational, Health & Care Plan.
SEND transport information handbook for parents and carers (PDF)
The booklet provides information in relation to transport arrangements they have put in place to support children attending special schools
They also have created a dedicated voicemail facility to make it easier for you to:
- report any issues or concerns
- provide positive feedback you have regarding the school transport service that your child uses
Telephone: 01670 629670.
When you ring you will first hear a greeting message and then you'll be invited to leave a message. NCC will reply to you after they have looked into the matters you have reported.
Please see the SEN Home to School Transport page on the NCC website for more information and their policies:
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school transport | Northumberland County Council