Charlton School

We have been working with Arriva our main public transport provider to increase capacity on their busier

home to school bus routes. As part of our plans for pupils’ safe return to education, they will be introducing

school services that are not available to the general public. These services will be identified on the bus and

on the Arriva App with an “S” prefix and signage indicating these buses are for use only by pupils travelling

to and from school.

Some of the routes will see two buses travelling the same route with one dedicated for school only (with the

prefix ‘S’) which will be immediately followed by a service for the general public.

Home to school transport (services with a prefix ‘S’) will operate the same social

distancing rules as outlined by Government guidance, therefore we are asking any pupil

using these services to follow these five important steps for safe travel:

• Keep a safe social distance while waiting for transport;

• Pupils over the age of 11 should wear a face covering; children with Special

Educational Needs and or Disabilities will not be required to wear a face

covering, however it is recommended where possible;

• Sanitise hands before getting on and off the vehicle;

• Dispose of litter responsibly;

• If possible, use the same seat for each journey.

We will continue to work with Arriva to monitor capacity during September and make changes where

necessary. Details of the routes and times that will serve your child’s school are overleaf.

Finally, we thank you for all your support and co-operation during this challenging time. You can be

assured that we will continue to follow national guidance to make school transport as safe as possible from

September 2020.

Yours faithfully,

Heather Loveridge 

Director: Education & Skills Director

Dean Sargeant

Neighbourhood & Enforcement Services