The role of the education setting

The school may be able to offer support by:  

  • leading sessions with passenger assistants and drivers to explain school site arrangements and general passenger needs  
  • providing awareness sessions for passenger assistants regarding specific passengers  
  • consulting with the transport provider regarding the proposed mix of passengers allocated to each vehicle  
  • working with the transport provider to confirm/update the transport requirements of individual passengers  
  • providing information to families  
  • assisting with new arrangements for September where necessary  
  • working closely with the transport provider during the first few weeks of the contract to iron out initial issues