On 1 June, the county council's Cabinet approved proposals which will mean increased charges for concessionary passes and fewer seats available on school buses. The home-to-school transport policy has been revised as part of a whole authority passenger transport project to create longer term partnerships and deliver better value for money.

Important information:

Please note that some people are experiencing disruption to the school bus service provided by Damory. For further information, please see our page below:

• Concessionary schemes

  The concessionary scheme aims to help those pupils aged 4-18 who are not entitled to free school transport. This policy has changed for the 2011/12 academic year.

• Entitlement

  See transport policy to check if your child is entitled to free school transport

• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

  Here are some FAQs about the changes to the home to school transport policy and how they affect you.

• School bus routes

  These pages provide details of all routes operated under contract to Dorset County Council.

• Transport policies

  We follow national legislative guidance on transport support for children of school age, together with additional provision under Dorset's own policy.

• Safety of route between home and school

  If you believe the route between your home and your catchment or nearest school may be unsafe for a child to walk accompanied by an adult, you can now submit a request for a safety audit to be carried out.

• Name: School Admissions Team
  Email: admissions@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 221060
  Full details for School Admissions Team