Most pupils attending Ysgol Cambrian travel to school using Local Authority transport. Home to school transport is arranged and provided by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) in line with the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 and the Council’s Home to School Transport Policy.

Eligibility for Free Transport

RCT provides free home to school transport for learners who attend their nearest suitable school and live beyond the safe walking distance. This is defined as:

• 1.5 miles or more for primary‑aged pupils (RCT’s enhanced discretionary provision)
• 3 miles or more for secondary‑aged pupils

For pupils with Additional Learning Needs, RCT continues to provide specialist transport to ensure safe and appropriate travel arrangements.

Transport for Pupils With Disabilities and ALN

Specialist transport may include:

• wheelchair‑accessible vehicles
• adapted transport
• passenger assistants
• individualised travel arrangements

The Local Authority assesses each child’s needs to ensure transport is safe, appropriate and meets statutory requirements.

How Transport Is Arranged

Once a place at Ysgol Cambrian is confirmed by the Local Authority, the transport team will:

• allocate a suitable vehicle and route
• confirm pick‑up and drop‑off times
• ensure any specialist equipment or support is in place
• liaise with parents/carers if additional arrangements are required

Families receive written confirmation directly from RCTCBC.

Safety and Supervision

All transport follows the Learner Travel Behaviour Code and must meet Welsh Government safety standards. Passenger assistants are provided where needed to support pupils with medical, behavioural or mobility needs.

More Information

Parents and carers can find full details of RCT’s Home to School Transport Policy here:

RCT Home to School Transport:
https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ParkingRoadsandTravel/Travel/SchoolandCollegeTransport/SchoolTransportSpecialEducationalNeedsSEN/SchoolTransportSpecialeducationneedsSEN.aspx