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School Transport in England Mythbuster

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This factsheet identifies and busts four myths around school transport in England.

The Government has recently issued revised statutory guidance for school transport. We are in the process of analysing the new guidance and updating our mythbuster. If you require individual help on school transport you can complete our LEaP request form and we will assess your request.

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First published 2019. This edition 2019. Review date 2022.

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