Penrice Academy/Pastoral Care/Transport

Transport

School Buses

Cornwall Council operate a number of dedicated school buses which serve the villages surrounding the school. Eligibility criteria for free home to school transport is set out within Cornwall Council Home to School Transport Policy (PDF). Find out if your child is eligible for free transport and apply via the link below.

School Transport (Cornwall.gov.uk)

Public Bus

First South West Ltd operates a public bus which serves the 24 route (Fowey-Par-St Blazey). In addition, Go Cornwall operate 22 route (Nanpean-Foxhole-Trewoon) and 26 route (Stenalees-Bugle-Penwithick) which stop within the school site on weekdays, during term time.

Expectations for Behaviour

We want every student’s journey to and from school to be as safe as possible. We know that the majority of pupils behave well on school transport, but occasionally the behaviour of some can make the journey unpleasant or endanger others. We continue to work closely with Cornwall County Council to ensure that every journey is calm and settled.

We expect all students to agree to and abide by the Codes of Good Practice.

Code of Good Practice – Taxi Users (PDF)Code of Good Practice – Bus/Train Users (PDF)

 
There is a collective responsibility for behaviour on school transport between;

  • parents/carers
  • schools
  • transport operators and
  • Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council reserves the right to temporarily or permanently withdraw transport if ;

  • there are repeated instances of unacceptable behaviour,
  • or a single incident of extreme unacceptable behaviour

This decision will be made together with the child’s school. The final decision rests with the Transport Coordination Service. Please be aware that, during any period of transport withdrawal, it is the parents’ responsibility to make alternative transport arrangements to ensure continued attendance at school.

Replacement passes

If you lose your travel pass, you do not need to reapply. Please call 0300 1234 222 to buy a replacement pass.
If required, students will be able to plan their journey using service buses by accessing www.traveline.info

 

For further information please contact Cornwall Council, School Transport team as follows: