KateBall Report post Posted March 31, 2008 My ds is 9 1/2 and is on SEND+. We are still going through dx proces and expect him to be diagnosed AS or HFA although there is always the chance they will still refuse us a dx. At the moment he travels on the school bus as school is over 3 miles away. He is causing some problems on the bus - due to being stressed at things going wrong - sometimes other children misbehaving and last week because the bus route was blocked and the bus had to reverse to allow a lorry and tractor to get by. When he gets stressed he either hits out at someone or shouts foul verbal abuse or both. The family complain or the driver makes a report and ultimately I feel we will be told ds has to get to school by some other means. Do we have a right to ask for taxi transport? Or what are our alternatives?? Is it down to us to transport him? What if we can't afford it? Have any of you had similar problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeejar Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Hi, I don't really have much experience about this, but I though that that the LA have to provide safe transport to school, that does not cause stress. Feel very sorry for your child, and the problems he is facing on the bus. Poor little guy! I hope you can work out your problems soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Kateball.I am not an expert on school transport at all.However I know the topic has cropped up on the Forum often.I thought I would bump this up and hope somone will be able to offer some advice. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Kate, This information might help, http://www.ipsea.org.uk/transport-england.htm#eligible Also ask your LEA for a copy of their home to school transport policy - you might find this on their website. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Kate, This information might help, http://www.ipsea.org.uk/transport-england.htm#eligible Also ask your LEA for a copy of their home to school transport policy - you might find this on their website. K x Thanks Kathryn....how did you know I was hoping you would come along. Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KateBall Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks so much - Kathryn and Karen - much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
