How will my child get to school?

Due to the complexity of their needs, most pupils at Maypole will be transported each day to school, and back again, in cars that are arranged and funded by the Local Authority for the area that the child lives in. However, this may not apply if you live close to the school, or if the child is capable of using public transport safely. Please note that it is the LA that will make the decision on whether daily transport will be provided; the School is not in any way involved in this process. 

How do I apply for transport? 

The Transport system varies according to which Local Authority area you live in, but we recommend that Parents / Carers should initially seek the advice of their child’s Case Manager in the SEN(D) Team in their Local Authority, who will often be able to send them a Transport Request Form.

The Parent / Carer then has to send the completed form back to the LA, and assuming that the provision of transport is agreed, then the LA’s Transport Department will arrange it. Please note that there’s normally no point in applying for transport until the assessment process is complete, and the LA has made their decision to fund the placement; only then will the Transport team be able to act and arrange transport.  

"This is a nurturing school where the high aspirations of staff go hand-in-hand with an understanding that learning only happens when pupils are ready. Consequently, pupils enjoy their time here… and become successful learners again."

Ofsted Report, Maypole School (Sunbury), June 2024

"Coming to visit your school has been a real privilege for us."

Ofsted Inspector, Maypole School (Leigham Court), June 2024