Home to School Travel Policies Consultation 2026

Have your say on proposed changes to Home to School Travel Support in Thurrock.

Thurrock Council is consulting on a number of proposed changes to its Home to School Travel policies, which would come into effect from April 2027 and would be implemented September 2027. These proposals are intended to help support families and continue to meet the needs of children and support more young people to develop independent travel skills and prepare for adulthood.

The consultation gives you the opportunity to share your views before any decisions are made.

We are seeking feedback on the following proposed policy changes:

• Mainstream and SEND Home to School Travel (Ages 5-16)
• Post-16 Travel (Ages 16-18 with SEND)
• Post-19 Travel (Ages 19-25 with SEND)

Please click this link to view the Department for Education Statutory Guidance for Children of Compulsory School Age

Please click this link to view the Department for Education Post-16 Transport and Travel Support to Education and Training

This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 24 December 2026.