Local councils have a statutory duty to publish an annual Post 16 Transport to Education Policy Statement. The purpose of this document is to inform all students who are aged 16, 17 or 18, and those aged 19 – 24 with a Special Educational Need and/or Disability, of the transport assistance available within the Borough.
The Post 16 Transport Policy includes information about the wide range of subsidised travel options available within Redcar & Cleveland from transport providers, colleges and national government schemes.
Information is also available from college websites directly.
Applying for Post 16 Transport Support since 2025
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have discretionary powers to provide transport assistance to students with an Education, Health and Care Plan who have no other means of accessing education.
Applications are considered based on the eligibility criteria for Post 16 transport within the policy statement, from September 2025 the criteria has been updated.
Local Authorities have a duty to publish a policy statement yearly before the 31st May for a September start. The statement for the 2026-2027 academic year, and the summary following the criteria changes are available to download below
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To make an application for Post 16 Travel Assistance from September 2025 please complete the below form. If you require a paper version you can print the PDF version of the form or please email transportrequests@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk to request a paper version by post.
Unfortunately, we are unable to take any further applications for the remaining 2025/2026 academic year for Post 16 or Post 19.
Applying for Post 19 Transport Support
The Council also offers support for some students who are aged 19 or over with an Education, Health and Care Plan. There is a separate eligibility criteria in place for this group of young people which is set out within the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement.
To view the Post 19 eligibility criteria please see the policy statement available to download below:
To make an application for Post 19 Travel Assistance from September 2025 please complete the below form. If you require a paper version you can print the PDF version of the form or please email transportrequests@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk to request a paper version by post.
If you require transport assistance for the remainder of the 2024/25 academic year this will be considered under the Post 16 Transport Policy Statement 24/25 to make an application please contact your Social Worker or SEN Officer.