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School transport

You can find an overview of home/school travel issues at
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/atoz/h/hometoschooltravel/

You can download the leaflet issued jointly by the DfES and the Department for Transport about travel to school.
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=produ ctdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId =DfES+0666+2003

See the online information on school transport for a general introduction and useful links.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/healthyliving/physicaleducat ion/travelplans/

Walking to school has substantial health benefits. A safe and sociable idea is the 'walking bus'.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /teachingandlearning/library/walkingbus/

Sustainable development plays an important part in any school's travel plans.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/sd/focuson/sdtravel/

See information about home to school transport for children with SEN.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/sen/transport/