Application deadlines for SEND Travel Assistance Applications 2026/2027

• The closing date for applications for travel assistance for children moving from Early Year (nursery) to primary school is Monday 23rd March 2026.

• The closing date for applications for travel assistance for children moving from Year 6 to secondary school is Monday 23rd March 2026.

• The closing date for travel assistance for young people entering post-16 or continuing into post-19 education is Monday 27th April 2026.

Any applications that are submitted after these dates will not be guaranteed to have a travel assistance offer in place for the start on the academic year 2026/27. Please note that these deadlines are for SEND Travel Assistance applications and not free school travel passes (bus pass).

Link to website: https://apps.wigan.gov.uk/HomeToSchoolTransport