Independent travel training

The independent travel training programme focuses on enabling students to travel independently to and from school and other social activities. It is open to students with any kind of special educational needs from 11to 19 years of age.

The programme provides students with their own personal travel programme. This enables them to develop travel independence at their own pace and, while challenging them to achieve, allows them to reach a level of attainment with which they are comfortable.

For many students this is the beginning of a wider journey into increased independence, for example after-school activities and ultimately training and employment. The scheme has incredible benefits for all in terms of confidence and freedom to mix with peers.

The programme operates on a referral basis and involves high levels of engagement with parents and families to address concerns and to give families the advice and support they need to help their child.

A high percentage of training focuses on the transition from primary to secondary schools.

Tower Hamlets Council is the only authority in the country delivering independent travel training to children with such a diverse range of special educational needs within the 11 to 19 age range.

To find out more about the independent travel programme contact

• Sharon Whiteman – Principle Contracts and Monitoring Officer
  Tel: 020 7364 4869
• Amanda Flynn – Independent Travel Trainer
  Tel: 020 7364 0818
• Holly Barker – Independent Travel Trainer
  Tel: 020 7364 0818
• Sally Whitehead – Independent Travel Training Assistant
  Tel: 020 7364 5419

Address

Tower Hamlets Town Hall
4th Floor Mulberry Place
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BG