Post-16 Transport to Education and Training: Transport Policy Statement 2026/27 - 8. What help is available for students who attend a college that is beyond daily travelling distance, and they need to stay away?

Some pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) attend residential schools or colleges that are outside Walsall borough. The transport needs of these Students will be assessed by the Council to determine the level of travel assistance required.

A national Residential Support Scheme provides help with the accommodation costs of Students aged 16 and over, who are studying to Level 2 or 3 for 16 hours a week for at least 10 weeks duration and who need to live away from home because their course is not available locally.

Ring the national helpline 0800 121 8989 or find out more about the Residential Support Scheme.