I have heard that transport needs to be non-stressful, what does that mean?

Case law has decided that it is implicit that the transport provided by an LA should be “non-stressful” if the child is to benefit from education. 

This means the child needs to be able to arrive at school ready to learn, rather than being unduly stressed or tired because of the journey. LAs must make sure that the travel arrangements they make take account of the needs of the child concerned.