4.0 Independent Travel Training
Wirral Independent Travel Training (ITT) aims to give students with SEND the key skills and confidence to travel independently using public transport to and from school or college. The aims of ITT are to:
- increase independence and use of own initiative
- raise self confidence
- provide greater freedom
- develop social skills
- open opportunities for learning and work
- less reliance on friends and family
The service provides individuals with their own personal travel programme and assistance to learn how to travel independently. Working one to one with a travel trainer, students will be accompanied to and from school over an extended period of time until they are ready to make the journey independently.
The scheme is open to young people with Special Educational Needs or a Disability attending Wirral Special Schools, Education Inclusion Bases in mainstream schools or post 16 provision. Students currently in receipt of school or college specialist transport who would like to learn to travel independently can also apply.
Find out more about travel training
A number of schools and colleges provide travel training and support to students. Contact the schools directly for details of their provision.