You may be interested in accessing the travel training schemes available via your local authority. This will be an opportunity for your young person to develop their independence and gain confidence in using public transport, both for to travelling to college and for leisure. Please see the links below for more information.
South Tyneside Council
You can register your interest by completing the online form or emailing travel.training@southtyneside.gov.uk
Sunderland Council
If you are based in the Sunderland area and think Independent Travel Training would be beneficial for your young person, please email Paul Tomlin at paul.tomlin@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Gateshead Council
For more information on Independent Travel Training in the Gateshead area, please contact the Safety Team on 0191 4333107
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