Education Act 1996 – sections 508B to 509A and schedule 35B set out LAs’ transport duties.

Check here to see what changes have been made since the above came into force.

Statutory guidance

• Travel to school for children of compulsory school age: Statutory guidance for local authorities 2023 (applicable before 25 January 2024)
• Travel to school for children of compulsory school age: Statutory guidance for local authorities 2024 (applicable from 25 January 2024)
• Post-16 transport and travel support to education and training: Statutory guidance for local authorities 2019

For more information see here.