Application for support with home to school travel

Before completing this application, please check Criteria and guidance | Metro (wymetro.com) to see if you may meet the criteria.

Reason for Application


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Academic year

Local Authority


Child details

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) *


Is this child fostered or in public care?
Is this child changing schools on a managed move?
Has this child moved house since being allocated a place at the school?
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Upload proof of the address move (e.g. council tax, utility bill)

Parent/carer details

Is the address different to the child's address?
Is the child entitled to free school meals? *
Are you in receipt of maximum working tax credits / Universal Credit at a high enough level to qualify for free school meals?
Does the parent/guardian have a disability preventing them from taking their child/ren to school?
In specific circumstances discretionary assistance will be granted for a limited time period if:

The family is fleeing domestic violence:

The family is temporarily being re-housed due to eviction:

Photo uploader - student photo

Upload your childs photo

Primary School Pupils Only

If your child needs to use a dedicated school service, in addition to this form, you may need to register online. Please visit wymetro.com/schools for details.

New Year 7 Pupils

If your child is going to be using a school service, they may need to be registered to use it. Please see link to find out if they need a priority photocard in addition to the zero fare (where applicable). You can also find the application form here. Secondary school application form | Metro (wymetro.com)

Declaration

I declare that:

  • I have read and understood the guidance notes and Code of conduct. See here for link: Code of Conduct;
  • To the best of my knowledge, the information given on this form is correct and complete;
  • I have enclosed all the extra information I want you to look at;
  • I have attached a passport style photograph for use on the Zero Fare pass;

I agree this information may be shared with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), district councils and travel operators relating to my child’s travel and with the supplier of travel passes.

  • If my application is successful and my child is awarded a Zero Fare pass, I will immediately return it to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority if my child moves house or changes school; failure to do so may be fraud.
  • I am aware children can only travel free-of-charge if they have a valid pass and present it each time they use the relevant bus or train service;
  • I understand that the Zero Fare pass may be confiscated if my child breaches the Code of conduct or Conditions of use issued with the pass; and
  • I also understand that the local authority and the Combined Authority reserve the right to withdraw the provision of support either for a temporary period or permanently for more serious or persistent cases of misbehaviour.

Application submission

In order for us to accept your application, when you click the Submit button, you acknowledge:

  • that you have read and agree to the declaration above