Application for Free Home to School Travel Permit for academic year 2017/18
Please use black ink and write in block capitals.Applications will be assessed within 10 school days.
Child’s details
Forename: / Surname:Date of birth: / / / Name of school travelling to:
Address:
Date permitis required from: / Postcode:
Permit number of child’s current travel permit (if applicable):
Question 1 – Have you previously been allocated a permit for this academic year?
Yes – proceed to question 2.
No – proceed to question 5.
Question 2 – Are you applying for a replacement permit as the original has been lost or stolen?
Yes – this application form is for new applications only, not replacements. Please complete
the application for a replacement permitonline at
No – proceed to question 3.
Question 3– Are you applying for a permit as you have moved address or your child has moved school since the original permit was allocated?
Yes – If you have not already advised your child’s school of the new address, you must send proof of your new address with this application, such as tenancy or mortgage agreement, child benefit or GP registration.Proceed to question 4.
No – proceed to question 5.
Question 4 – Have you returned the original permit?
Yes – proceed to question 5.
No – your original permit must be returned to the Admissions and Information Team, Room
225, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8HQ before an application for a new permit can be assessed.
Question 5 – Is your child’s permanent home address in Newcastle upon Tyne (the Local Authority you pay your council tax to)?
Yes – proceed to question 6.
No – unfortunately your child will not be eligible to receive a free school travel permit.
Please contact the Local Authority you pay your council tax to for advice on free school
travel.
Question 6 – Is your child under 16?
Yes – proceed to question 7
No – unfortunately your child is not eligible to receive a free school travel permit as this
benefit is only available to children under the age of 16. Further information about the options available to you are available at
Question 7 – Does your child attend a school in Newcastle?
Yes – please complete the remainder of this form for assessment of your entitlement to a
free school travel permit.
No – unfortunately your child will not be eligible to receive a free school travel permit. Further information about the options available to you are available at
Eligibility for free school travel
Please tick which of the following eligibility criteria applies to your child. If none of the statements below apply to your child’s circumstances, they are not entitled to free school travel. Definitions of terms are explained overleaf.
Primary age children aged 5 to 11:
My child is under 8 years old, attends their nearest suitable Newcastle schooland the walking distance from home to school is more than 2 miles.
My child is aged 8 to 11, attends their nearest suitable Newcastle school and the walking distance from home to school is more than 3 miles.
My child is from a low income family andattends their nearest suitable Newcastle school or attends their nearest Newcastle faith schooland has a proven faith, and the walking distance from home to the school is more than 2 miles.
My child received a free school travel permit in 2013/14, is from a low income family, attends a Newcastle faith school and the walking distance from home to school is more than 2 miles.
My child has started at this school because of fair access or a successful managed move
Secondary age children aged 11 to 16:
My child attends their nearest suitable Newcastle school and the walking distance from home to school is further than 3 miles.
My child is from a low income family, attends one of their three nearest Newcastle schools, and the walking distance from home to school is between 2 and 6 miles.
My child is from a low income family, has a proven faith, attends their nearest Newcastle faith school and the walking distance from home to the school is more than 2 miles.
My child received a free school travel permit in 2013/14, is from a low income family, attends a Newcastle faith school and the walking distance from home to school is between 2 and 6 miles.
My child has started at this school because of fair access or a successful managed move
Journey details
The permit does not allow more than one change. Describe the school journey taken most often.
Where does the child get on the bus or metro?Where does the child get off the bus or metro?
Where does the child change buses or metro?
Parent/carer’s details
Title: / Forename: / Surname:Home phone number: / Mobile number:
Email address:
General notes and definitions
- Nearest school – the state school nearest to home with available places at the time that places were allocated, that provides education appropriate to the age, gender and ability of the pupil. It is identified by considering whether the child would have qualified for a place at the school, regardless of whether it was named on the school admission application form.
- Walking distance – measured along the nearest qualifying route using an electronic route mapping software application from home to a fixed point at the school. If you are unsure of the distance, there are a number of sources on the internet which will give you an estimated walking route, e.g.
- Low income families – defined in law as those where the children are entitled to free school meals or where the parents are in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit. If you are not currently claiming free school meals, you must attach proof of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit (your current TC602) with the application.
- Proven faith – proof will be required that your child is baptised or a dedicated member of another faith which is recognised by Churches Together in England (see This information will be sought from your child’s school based on evidence you provided to support your child’s application for a school place.
You can view a copy of the Mainstream Home to School Travel Policy by enquiring at a customer service centre or online at
If you have any questions about free school travel, please phone us on 0191 278 7878 (ask for free school travel) or email us at
Return this form to:Admissions and Information Service, Newcastle City Council, Room 225, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH.
Parent Checklist:Permitport sized photograph Proof of Working Tax Credit (TC602)
Please note, if your application is unsuccessful the photograph provided
cannot be returned and will be destroyed.