Parents can now opt-in for Suffolk County Council funded (SCC) school travel for the 2023/2024 school year.

If parents have a child who is already receiving SCC funded school travel, they must opt-in by the 31 May 2023 to continue to receive it.

Families of children starting secondary school in September 2023 will receive an e-mail by the end of March if they are eligible for SCC funded school travel.

If parents have a child starting primary school in September 2023, they should not opt-in until they receive the offer of a school place. If they are eligible for SCC funded school travel they will be contacted by 15 May 2023*.

Councillor Rachel Hood Cabinet Member for Education, SEND and Skills says; “It is important that parents’ opt-in for SCC funded school travel by 31 May 2023 to ensure that transport is in place for the start of the new school year.

“If your child is starting secondary school in September, we will be in contact by the end of March to let you know if your child is eligible. If your child already receives SCC funded school travel, you must opt in every year to continue to receive SCC funded school travel.”

If a child is not eligible for SCC funded school travel but their parents wish to purchase a spare seat, they may do so from 1 July 2023.

To opt-in or for more information on the SCC school travel policy please visit; www.suffolkonboard.com/schooltravel/