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SEN school transport in Haringey
Wheelchair-accessible home-to-school transport for children with SEND across Tottenham, Wood Green, Hornsey, Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Highgate, with the same trained driver and passenger assistant every day.
Home-to-school transport for children with SEND in Haringey
From Tottenham in the east to Highgate and Muswell Hill in the west, Haringey routes often cover more ground than the map suggests.
We run SEN school transport for Haringey Council's travel assistance routes, special schools, resource bases and colleges, and for families with a personal travel budget.
What every Haringey route includes
- A fixed driver and passenger assistant, so children see familiar faces each morning
- Wheelchair-accessible minibuses with a rear lift and tested restraints
- Pupil passports and travel plans followed on every journey
- Text alerts to families and schools at pick-up and handover
- A direct line to the coordinator who runs your route
Journeys we run
- Daily routes to special schools and resource bases in and around Haringey
- Single-occupancy journeys for children who need to travel alone
- Post-16 college transport
- Respite, short-break and therapy journeys
Local knowledge
East–west journeys across Haringey can take far longer than the distance suggests, especially around Wood Green and Turnpike Lane in the morning. We group pick-ups so no child is on board longer than they need to be, and agree maximum journey times with the school.
Technology on every Haringey route
Live tracking, alerts and monthly reports, so you always know how each journey went.
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Live GPS tracking
Every minibus is tracked in real time, so our office always knows exactly where each route is.
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Pick-up and handover alerts
Families and schools get a text when the minibus is on its way and when each child is safely handed over.
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Digital pupil passports
Each child's travel plan on the driver's device for their own route only, updated the moment plans change.
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Onboard CCTV
Interior and forward-facing cameras on every vehicle, with footage handled securely under UK GDPR.
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Monthly route reports
Punctuality, incidents, staff changes and feedback for each route, ready for your contract reviews.
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Digital vehicle checks
A recorded walkaround check before every shift. Any defect is fixed before the vehicle goes out.
SEN transport in Haringey: questions
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How do I apply for SEND transport in Haringey?
Families apply to Haringey Council's SEND travel assistance service, usually alongside the child's EHC plan. The council decides who is eligible and arranges transport with approved operators. Haringey Council's website has the current application form and deadlines.
Can you take my child to a special school outside Haringey?
Often, yes. We run routes to special schools in neighbouring boroughs, including Islington, Camden and Hackney. Tell us the school and we'll confirm whether we can cover it.
Do you provide passenger assistants in Haringey?
Yes. Every route that needs one has a PATS-trained, enhanced DBS-checked passenger assistant, and the same assistant travels with the child each day.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible minibuses?
Yes. Our accessible minibuses have a rear lift and tested wheelchair restraints, and staff are trained in wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint.
Need a school route in Haringey?
Send us the pick-up area, school and times. We'll reply within one working day.