School Transport

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School Transport

School Transport – Guidelines

The NCSE processes applications for school transport for students with special educational needs. Schools are responsible for applying. 

You can view the guidelines from the Department of Education and Youth below. 
The guidelines include information on:  
– Who is eligible
– How to apply 
– The deadlines and timelines to follow 

We briefly outline the process below. 

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School Transport

How to apply 

As a school leader, you are responsible for making the application. 
You should apply to your SENO with:
– A completed application form  
– Supporting professional reports  

The SENO then sends the application to the School Transport Section in the Department of Education and Youth. The Department decides on all applications. 
 

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School Transport

Special Educational Needs Organiser(SENO)

View our SENO webpage to find out more about the role of a SENO.

You can also find out which SENO is assigned to your school by searching the School Information Map.