Discretionary travel scheme to Roman Catholic schools

Transport assistance is only available to students who live in Suffolk and whose parents or guardians pay their council tax to a district or borough council in Suffolk and who are a baptised Roman Catholic (or are adhering to the Roman Catholic faith).

The discretionary policy for assistance to denominational schools is the same as the discretionary travel scheme for children of compulsory age with the following exceptions:

  • If a child started at a school prior to September 2005 and remains at that school, then a parental contribution will not be charged until they move to a new school.
  • If a child starts a new school or changes school, a parental contribution to transport will be charged under the same terms and conditions of Suffolk County Council's discretionary policy.

To qualify for transport assistance pupils need to attend their “nearest” or “designated” Roman Catholic Schools as identified by the county council.

Contact

For more information on Suffolk County Council home-to-school transport policies and the services provided telephone: 08456 066 067