Independent Travel Training
Watch our video below to see the benefits of Independent Travel:
How?
We know that travelling independently may be a big step for yourself, your family and parents/carers, our trainers work with young people on a 1-2-1 or small group basis within school/college. Training includes personal safety, road safety and journey planning. Trainers will complete a number of real-life routes which will be phased out over time as and when the individual is ready.
Our trainers will recommend Life360 app to help give parents and carers peace of mind during travel training process.
FAQs
Q. How do young people access the programme?
A. Referrals for Independent Travel Training (ITT) can come from educational settings, parents/carers, Local Authority, CYPS and practitioners and can be done through the SEND Transport team. If you want to access ITT please email paul.tomlin@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Q. How much does it cost to become independently travel trained?
A. Its FREE. Young people can apply for a concessionary bus pass to reduce any on-going costs of public transport. Support in applying for this can be provided within the training. Young people under 16 may also be eligible for a free travel permit.
Q. How long does it take to become independently travel trained?
A. This depends on each individual young person. The training programme uses stages to assess young people to know when they are able to travel independently. We recognise that each young person starts there ITT journey at different stages.
Q. I am unsure if this is suitable for my child?
A. Travel Training is tailored to every individual, and we work at the young person's own pace. An initial assessment is carried out by an experienced trainer to ensure your child is ready. You can discuss this with the school/college or contact our SEND Transport Team (Paul.Tomlin@togetherforchildren.org.uk) or for support around the anxieties of this contact Sunderland's Parent Carer Forum.
