The benefits of taking part
Lots of young people are now travelling independently after taking part in the programme.
Parents tell us that their children:
- feel more confident and independent
- can go out a lot more with their friends
- do not have rely on specialist transport or their parents or carers
- can get onto college courses
- have a better chance at finding a job
- do better at school
- feel safer.
Robert's story
"Robert is now more chatty, and confident in himself," explains Robert’s mother. "He is less anxious and tired from being on the school bus for so long."
Since completing his travel training, Robert can now travel independently to school, and has described being able to cope with travelling in crowds, get himself to places and leave later as his journey doesn’t take as long.
When asked about the training, Robert says, "Give it a go; it’s a good idea and better than being on the school bus!"