School Transport

Cambridgeshire County Council Buses

Students in Years 7-11 living in Melbourn's catchment villages will be eligible for free bus transport provided by Cambridgeshire County Council if they are more than three miles from the school.

Bus passes will be allocated by the County Council according to where you live and students should only alight the bus at the allocated bus-stop.  Students must have their bus-pass with them on each journey, or they may not be allowed to travel on the bus.  Students must not travel on a bus other than their designated bus.

Any queries about your child's pass or if it doesn't automatically arrive during the summer holidays should be directed to the council at education.transportteam@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by telephoning 0345 045 5208. Lost passes must be replaced at a cost of £8.50 and this can be done online by clicking here.

A temporary pass can be obtained from the school Reception, which can be used for one week while the new one is being processed.

Travel to and from school and bus code of conduct

Responsibility

All students are expected to behave in a responsible and courteous manner when travelling on the school buses.

Rights

All students have the right to travel to and from school in safety. Any behaviour which distracts the driver is dangerous and will not be tolerated.

Expectations

All buses have rules. Students travelling on the bus should respect the rules. Please travel on the bus allocated to you and carry your bus pass at all times. Lost passes for Council-run buses must be replaced at a cost of £8.50 and can be ordered via the online form available here. A temporary pass can be obtained from the school reception, which is valid for one week. 

The school behaviour expecations apply off the premises during school visits and when travelling to and from school; Please note students may receive sanctions in line with our behaviour procedures.

A permanent ban from the buses could apply from the council. 

Please remember:

1. Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
2. Wait sensibly at the bus stop
3. If a bus is late in the morning, wait at least 20 mins. If the bus is late at the end of a day, wait in an orderly queue at the front of the school.
4. The school code of conduct applies on the buses.
5. Stay seated whilst travelling, and wear the seat belt.
6. Treat each other with respect.

Code of Conduct for bus journeys

• All bus passes must be shown the driver
• Students must wear seatbelts where provided
• Be patient with the drivers – they do not decide the route
• Stay in your seat and do not distract the driver
• Never throw anything
• No eating, drinking or littering
• No smoking or vaping
• Obey the instructions of the bus driver and the bus leaders.

Everybody is somebody