Support for Young People with SEND travelling by public transport

Independent Travel Training

Independent Travel Training is a service provided by Cognus on behalf of The London Borough of Sutton that aims to help young people develop the skills, confidence and awareness they need to travel safely and independently. The service is designed to support preparation for adulthood, improve access to education and the wider community, and give families greater confidence in a young person’s travel abilities.

Each programme is tailored to the individual young person and their agreed route. Training may include road safety on walking routes, using public transport, recognising landmarks, managing money and travel passes, asking for help, dealing with delays and responding safely if something unexpected happens.

Training is introduced gradually and at a pace that suits the young person. Our trainers work closely with families, schools and other professionals to make sure the right support, reasonable adjustments and safety measures are in place throughout the programme.

The service may be suitable for young people who need support to build confidence and practical skills when travelling to school, college or another agreed destination. Each referral is considered individually, taking account of the young person’s strengths, needs, communication, health, SEND and current level of travel experience.

For more information visit the Independent Travel Training service page or find out more about ITT on the Cognus Website [External Link]

TFL Provides Travel Mentoring

TFL travel mentoring service supports people using public transport in and around London to become more confident and independent travellers. If you have a mobility requirement or a disability and want to try out our accessible transport options, we can help.

Visit the TFLGov website to find out more [External Link]

GOV.UK provides transport support services for disabled people

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out more information [External Link]