Transport statement summary for learners aged 16 -19
in full time further education
POST 16 TRANSPORT SUMMARY
The Knowsley Post 16 Transport Statementprovides detailed information about transport provision to KnowsleyCommunity College and All Saints and Halewood College Sixth forms, as well as how to access financial support.The Statement should be the main reference guide for information about transport. To access the detailed Post 16 Transport Statement please visit the Knowsley website at:
This document summarises the information contained in the Post 16 Transport Statement.
1.Discounted bus passes
Merseytravel offers a range of student term time tickets. The cost depends on the area you travel to and your age, e.g. a single zone ticket (which will suit the majority of students) will cost £67.50 per term (price correct at time of publication).
Arriva North West offers a ‘16+ Student Card’and a ‘Student Saver Card’. Both cards offer reduced fares across Merseyside and Lancashire.
2.KnowsleyCommunity College Students
If you are a full time student at Knowsley Community College you can apply for reimbursement of the cost of a Merseytravel SOLO ticket if you live more than 3 miles from the college. The payments are means tested and the amount paid is based on the type of income and the level of your attendance, e.g. if you receive EMA and you have more than 80% attendance you will be entitled to a refund of 80% of the cost of the termly ticket.
3.Students attending out of borough colleges or schools
If you choose to attend a college / sixth form outside of the Knowsley borough you should contact the Student Services section in your college for information about any financial support they offer to students. It is your responsibility to make your own travelling arrangements to college or sixth form, including the costs associated with travelling. A summary of the main colleges’ policies is outlined below.
LiverpoolCommunity College
In order to qualify for travel support, all learners must fulfil the attendance requirements. You may be entitled to support if you are aged 16 – 18, live in Merseyside, your home is more than one mile away and you receive a means tested benefit.
St HelensCommunity College
Contact Student Services in the College for more information about transport services. You can also purchase a Merseytravel term time ticket or Arriva ticket as outlined in paragraph 1.
CarmelCollege
Carmel College subsidises various bus routes to college, including the ‘700’ series of dedicated buses contracted by Merseytravel, or you can purchase a Merseytravel Term time or Arriva ticket as outlined in paragraph 1.
RiversideCollege, Halton
Discounted bus passes are available to students attending RiversideCollege. The tickets are either single operator for use on Arriva or Halton Transport buses, or ‘Student Hopper’ tickets for use within any local bus service in Halton.
HughBairdCollege
Students may be eligible to apply for help from the college’s Learner Support Fund towards transport costs. You can also purchase a Merseytravel term ticket or Arriva ticket as outlined in paragraph 1.
Please note that there is no funding available from Knowsley. It is in your own interests therefore to ensure that you are able to access a course outside the borough and that you can pay the travel costs to and from college.
4.Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision
The Elms and Springfield Students
If you are attending either The Elms or Springfield special schools, transport will continue to be provided for you until you leave school if this is appropriate for your needs.
KnowsleyCommunity College Students
If you have a learning difficulty and/or a physical difficulty that prevents you from accessing a course at college you may be entitled to additional help with your transport costs to attend a full time course at KnowsleyCommunity College.
Students attending college out of the Knowsley borough
If you choose to attend a college outside Knowsley you will not be entitled to receive financial support for transport to college unless there are exceptional circumstances. You should contact your college for information about any support they can offer to you.
Students aged 19+
If you are over age 19 on 1 September and you are attending a full time course of study you may be entitled to receive transport support from the Adult Care Team in Knowsley Social Services.
Specialist colleges
If you are attending a specialist college on a place funded by the Learning and Skills Council you will continue to receive transport support at the beginning and end of each half term period.
5.Contact Details
General information about transport for Knowsley resident students / 0151 443 5609 / 3268SEN Inclusion Team / 0151 443 5685
Adult Care Team / 0151 443 3725
KnowsleyCommunity College: / 0845 1551055
All Saints High School / 0151 546 6881
HalewoodCollege: / 0151 486 2951
The ElmsSpecialSchool / 0151 477 8310
SpringfieldSpecialSchool / 0151 549 1425
Merseytravel: / 0151 236 6056
Arriva: / 0844 800 4411
Miscellaneous
LiverpoolCommunity College / 252 1515St HelensCommunity College / 01744 733766
CarmelCollege / 01744 452200
RiversideCollege / 015 257 2020
HughBairdCollege / 0151 353 444
You can also get this information in other formats. Please phone Customer Services on 0151 443 4031