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Provisional School Bus
Information Booklet
2020-2021
Contents
Introduction…………………………………………….. 1
How to Reserve a Seat on the Bus…………………. 1
Key Contacts…………………………………………... 2
Map of Bus Routes………………………………….... 3
Bus Route Timetables.............................................. 4 - 9
Bus Passes.............................................................. 10
Safeguarding for our Younger Pupils....................... 10
Fare Information....................................................... 11 - 13
Code of Conduct for Pupils Using a School Bus...... 14
Terms and Conditions.............................................. 15
Version 1.00
Introduction
At Bradford Grammar School, we are committed to ensuring that pupils from a variety of locations can
easily get to School. The School Bus Information Booklet contains all the information related to our daily
bus services.
All of the buses are modern, comfortable, safe, well maintained and fitted with seat belts. All drivers are
experienced and have undergone all necessary child safety clearances. Whilst “buses” are the usual type
of vehicle for the routes stated in this booklet, the School reserves the right to use alternative vehicles
including minibuses, people carriers and cars.
Buses are scheduled to arrive in good time for the start of School at 8:45am and leave promptly at 4:10pm.
If you have any queries regarding the School bus service, please contact transport@bradfordgrammar.com
and we will be happy to help you.
**PLEASE NOTE** The bus routes have been reviewed and streamlined for 2020/2021. As a result, there are
now 7 main routes (not 8) plus the Ilkley route. Some of the routes have changed significantly and the route
number/name/timings may be different to previous. We therefore ask you to read this booklet attentively. We
have paid careful attention to our existing users to ensure that no one is materially disadvantaged.
This booklet is provisional as, depending on demand and/or Covid-19 related requirements, we may need to
make amendments to ensure the most efficient running of the service. All parents will be informed of any
changes and emailed the final version of the booklet at the time.
How to Reserve a Seat on the Bus
Seats are subject to availability and priority is given to those wishing to travel on a return basis
and with the greatest distance to travel. As there is a large demand for places on some routes, the
form should be completed by the deadline to secure a seat.
Please read through this booklet carefully and if you wish to reserve a seat for your son/daughter, for
2020/2021, then fully complete the School Bus Seat Reservation online form as soon as possible but
before 10:00am on Friday 26 June 2020.
You will be contacted via email, before the start of the new academic year, with further information and to
confirm whether your son/daughter has been allocated a seat.
If you have any queries regarding the form, please contact transport@bradfordgrammar.com.
1
Key Contacts
Fourway Coaches Traffic, lost property and 0113 250 5800 07:00-18:00
scheduling issues 0794 338 3668 Out of hours
office@fourwaycoaches.co.uk
Star Coaches of Batley Traffic and scheduling issues 01924 477 111 Open 24/7
Lost property 07930 505614 (Yard Manager:
Mon-Fri only)
info@star-coaches.com
Ilkley Taxis Traffic, lost property and 01943 601 110 Open 24/7
BG8 scheduling issues ilkleytaxis247@outlook.com
Miss Abigail Langton General queries, seat 01274 553 767
Secretary and Transport reservations and cancellations transport@bradfordgrammar.com
Administrator
Mrs Maxine Metcalfe Payment and billing enquiries 01274 553 722
Finance Department accounts@bradfordgrammar.com
Overall responsibility for the School bus service lies with the Bursar, Mrs G Monnickendam who can be
contacted on bursar@bradfordgrammar.com.
2Map of Bus Routes
NEW Locations for 2020/2021:
Pudsey - Mytholmroyd - Hebden Bridge - Buttershaw - Queensbury - Clayton
3Bus Route Timetables
The majority of stops listed are located at designated public bus stops. * Due to unavailability, logistical
and/or safety issues, stops marked with an asterisk are not located at public bus stops; the exact locations
for pick up and drop off have been listed for your information. Pupils must not attempt to stop the bus at
any other location than listed below.
AM and PM times may vary due to traffic conditions. Where necessary, the School reserves the right to
amend AM and/or PM times at any point throughout the year. Parents will be notified in advance of any
changes.
Pupils must arrive at their stop at least 5 minutes ahead of the times shown; the bus will depart on time
and will not wait. Pupils must be standing visibly at their pick up point and are responsible for flagging the
bus down in an obvious, safe and clear way. Pupils must show their bus pass each time they board.
BG1 Oakwood
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
Park Avenue (end of Park Avenue; opposite
1* Oakwood 07:15 17:25 4
the Clock Tower)
2 Roundhay Princess Avenue (opposite main gates to 07:17 17:23 4
Roundhay park)
3 Moortown A6120 Ring Road/Queenshill 07:25 17:15 3
Crescent/Lingfield Road
4 Weetwood A6120 Ring Road/Weetwood Lane 07:29 17:11 3
5 Weetwood A6120 Ring Road/Lawnswood School 07:34 17:06 3
6 Horsforth A6120 Ring Road/Broadway (bus lay-by) 07:39 17:01 2
A65 New Road Side/Manor Fold (pick up at
7* Horsforth public bus stop, drop off directly outside The 07:44 16:56 2
Fleece Pub main entrance on A65 New Road
Side)
8 Rodley A657 Rodley Lane/Hawthorn Grove 07:53 16:47 2
9 Calverley A657 Towngate/Woodhall Road 07:55 16:45 2
10 Pudsey Rockwood Road/Woodhall Lane 08:00 16:40 2
11 Pudsey A647 Bradford Road/Moorland Grove 08:04 16:36 2
(outside Army Reserve Centre)
12 Bradford B6381 Leeds Old Road/Roydstone Terrace 08:10 16:30 1
4BG2 Headingley
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
1* Buckingham Road (top of Buckingham Road; 07:10 17:25 3
Headingley
opposite Rose Court Nursery)
2 Headingley A660 Otley Road (bus stop between St 07:12 17:24 3
Anne’s Road and St Chad’s Drive)
3 West Park A660 Otley Road/Church Wood Avenue 07:15 17:21 3
4 West Park A660 Otley Road/Welburn Grove 07:17 17:19 3
5 Lawnswood Otley Old Road/New Adel Lane 07:20 17:16 3
6 Cookridge Otley Old Road/Tinshill Drive 07:22 17:14 3
7 Cookridge Green Lane/Kirkwood Drive 07:25 17:11 3
8 Cookridge Tinshill Road/Wood Hill Road 07:28 17:08 3
9 Horsforth Brownberrie Lane (bus stop outside 07:30 17:06 2
Brownberrie Lane Pre-School)
10 Horsforth Brownberrie Lane/Southway 07:32 17:04 2
11 Rawdon Town Street/Carr Lane 07:35 17:01 2
12 Rawdon B6152 Micklefield Lane/King Street 07:41 16:55 2
Apperley A658 Apperley Lane/Woodlands Drive
13 07:49 16:47 2
Bridge (outside The Moody Cow Pub)
14 Greengates A658 Harrogate Road/Carr Bottom Road 07:55 16:41 1
15 Idle A657 Leeds Road/Marlborough Road 07:59 16:37 1
16 Idle A657 Leeds Road/Cross Road 08:01 16:39 1
Five Lane
17 Swain House Road/Radcliffe Avenue 08:10 16:30 1
Ends
5BG3 Adel
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
1 Adel A660 Otley Road/Kingsley Drive 07:21 17:05 3
2 Bramhope A660 Leeds Road/The Birches 07:24 17:03 3
3 Bramhope A660 Leeds Road/Tredgold Avenue 07:27 17:00 3
4 Bramhope A660 Leeds Road/Hall Rise 07:28 16:59 3
5 A658 Main Street (outside The White Hart 07:35 16:52 3
Pool
Pub)
6* A659 Boroughgate/Wesley Street (pick up 07:40 16:47 3
Otley
and drop off in white line bus bays)
A65 Otley Road/A65 Bradford Road (pick up
7 Menston at Chevin Avenue junction and drop off after 07:47 16:40 2
roundabout)
8 Menston A65 Bradford Road/High Royds Drive 07:50 16:37 2
A6038 Bradford Road/Fieldhead Drive (pick
9* Guiseley up and drop off just after Fieldhead Drive; at 07:54 16:33 2
the metal railings)
10 Guiseley A6038 Bradford Road/Southway 07:56 16:31 2
A6038 Otley Road/Kirklands Lane (opposite
11 Baildon 08:02 16:25 1
Halfway House Pub)
6BG4 Halifax
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
Manor Birdcage Lane/Kensington Road (outside The
1 07:18 17:12 3
Heath Gleddings School gate)
Manor
2 Skircoat Green Road/Manor Heath Road 07:21 17:09 3
Heath
A629 Skircoat Road (opposite swimming
3 Halifax 07:23 17:07 3
pool)
4 Halifax Waterhouse Street/Gills Court – PM ONLY X 17:04 3
5 Hipperholme A644 Denholme Gate Road/Inglewood Court 07:38 16:52 3
6 Hipperholme A644 Denholme Gate Road/Northedge Lane 07:40 16:50 3
A644 Brighouse and Denholme Gate
7 Shelf 07:45 16:45 2
Road/Ing Head Gardens
8 Shelf A6036 Carr House Road/Chapel Close 07:50 16:40 2
9 Buttershaw B6147 Cooper Lane/Soaper Lane 07:52 16:38 2
10 Queensbury A647 Highgate Road/Woodlands Road 07:56 16:34 2
11 Clayton Bradford Road/Deep Lane 08:00 16:30 1
12 Allerton B6145 Thornton Road/W Park Terrace 08:08 16:20 1
From September 2020 the BG4 bus will start and end outside the gate of The Gleddings School. Mrs
Wilson, Head of The Gleddings has very kindly offered our pupils the use of their ‘before and after’ School
care, free of charge. The following is the provision they can offer:
The Gleddings will welcome any BGS pupil who needs a ‘before and/or after BGS bus’ place to wait. We
will happily provide (no charge) breakfast and tea (our Chef Lizzie is a legend!) and a place to be warm,
dry, do homework, safe internet access and even a game of football. We open at 7:00am (earlier for
anyone needing it) and close at 6:00pm (later by arrangement). We have pupils from other schools using
our ‘drop in’ service on a daily basis and all BGS pupils will be truly welcome, as guests and friends.
This is a very generous offer and one we hope you will use should the need arise. No pre-booking is
needed. If you would like further details, please contact Mrs Karen Hewitt (BGS Admissions Manager) on
01274 553702 or khewitt@bradfordgrammar.com.
7BG5 Huddersfield
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
1 Huddersfield New North Road/Cemetery Road 07:05 17:24 4
2 Lindley A629 Halifax Road/Bryan Road 07:10 17:19 4
Birkby Road/Prince Wood Lane (pick up just
3* Prince Royd before Prince Wood Lane; drop off on 07:15 17:16 4
opposite side)
Birkby Hall Road/Oakfield Road (pick up
4* Birkby just before Oakfield Road; drop off on 07:17 17:14 4
opposite side)
5 Fartown A641 Bradford Road/Netheroyd Hill Road 07:21 17:10 4
(outside Mumbai Spice)
6 Fixby A641 Bradford Road/Dorchester Road 07:30 17:08 4
7 Woodhouse A641 Huddersfield Road/Heath Mount Road 07:33 17:05 3
8 Brighouse A641 Bradford Road/Upper Bonegate 07:36 16:58 3
9 Brighouse Lightcliffe Road/Bracken Road 07:38 16:55 3
Stoney Lane (top of Stoney Lane at The
10* Lightcliffe 07:42 16:50 3
Sun Country Inn car park entrance)
11 Bailiff Bridge A649 Wakefield Road/New Street 07:45 16:47 3
12 Bradford A641 Manchester Road/Carbottom Road 07:55 16:28 2
BG6 Batley
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
Heaton Road (before junction with
1 Batley 07:07 17:15 3
Timothy Road)
2 Batley A652 Bradford Road/Diamond Street 07:09 17:12 3
3 Gomersal A643 Church Lane/Muffit Lane 07:15 17:06 3
A643 Church Lane/A643 Spen Lane
4 Gomersal 07:17 17:03 3
(bus stop before and after junction)
5 Cleckheaton A638 Bradford Road/Exchange Street (bus 07:27 X 3
stop outside Moorend Park) – AM ONLY
6 Cleckheaton A643 Westgate/Crown Street 07:32 16:55 3
7 Hartshead A649 Halifax Road/Brier Hill Close 07:35 16:53 3
8 Scholes B6120 Scholes Lane/The Copse 07:39 16:50 3
9 Scholes B6379 Westfield Lane/Westfield Place 07:43 16:48 2
B6379 Huddersfield Road/Markfield
10 Wyke 07:50 16:38 2
Drive
11 Wibsey St Enoch’s Road/Beechwood Grove 07:57 16:28 2
8BG7 Luddendenfoot
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
1* Luddendenfoot Station Road (pick up and drop off at 07:04 17:32 4
Northern Central Tyres car park)
2 Mytholmroyd A646 Burnley Road/Bridge End 07:10 17:27 4
3 Hebden Bridge A6033 Commercial Street/Birchcliffe Road 07:15 17:20 4
A6033 Hebden Bridge Road (pick up
opposite public bus stop at top of Hebden
4 Oxenhope Bridge Road, just before Station 07:32 17:04 3
Road/Keighley Road roundabout, drop off
at public bus stop)
5 Haworth A6033 Haworth Road/East Terrace 07:39 16:57 3
6 Cullingworth B6429 Halifax Road/Fieldside (outside 07:47 16:49 2
Cullingworth Post Office)
B6429 Harden Road (pick up at bus
7 shelter after Wilsden Road/Long 07:52 16:44 2
Harden
Lane/Harden Road roundabout, drop off
opposite side of road)
8 Bingley B6265 Main Street/Ferncliffe Road 08:01 16:35 2
9 B6265 Bradford Road/Cottingley New 08:04 16:32 1
Cottingley
Road
10 Saltaire A650 Bingley Road/Sherwood Grove 08:09 16:27 1
11 Saltaire A650 Bingley Road/Park Grove 08:11 16:25 1
BG8 Ilkley – Ilkley Taxis
Stop
Area Bus Stop Location AM Time PM Time Zone
No
1* Ilkley West Street (adjacent to car park) 07:30 17:05 3
Please note, the vehicle used for this route is a car/people carrier.
9Bus Passes
Pass Types
There are 6 ways in which pupils can travel and their bus pass will be colour coded to reflect this:
Pass Type Colour of Pass
Return (all AMs & PMs) Blue (as shown in example 1 below)
All AMs only Red
All PMs only Green
All AMs plus some PMs White
All PMs plus some AMs White
Other White
Safeguarding passes, if opted for, will be yellow regardless of travel type (as shown in example 2).
Example 1: Return (all AMs & PMs) Example 2: Safeguarding Pass
Daily ad hoc passes will be in the form of a paper pass which must be handed over to the driver as the
pupil boards. See page 11 for how to book ad hoc travel.
Pupils will be issued with a bus pass which they must show the driver, each time they board, to ensure
travel is not refused. The pass states the bus company’s telephone number which should be used, in the
first instance, for issues like lost property or if the bus is delayed. If the bus pass is lost or damaged, contact
Miss Langton on transport@bradfordgrammar.com; there will be an administrative charge of £5 for a
replacement.
Safeguarding for our Younger Pupils
As an additional safeguarding measure for pupils in Year 2 to 7, we ask that parents opt in or out of our
Safeguarding Pass system. Please see below the full details:
• Pupils, whose parents opt in, will be issued with a yellow Safeguarding Pass. This means they will
not be able to disembark the bus on an evening without the driver being able to see, in person, the
adult due to pick up the pupil. The adult must be clearly visible to the driver i.e. standing at
the bus stop and not waiting around the corner or in a car.
• Pupils must hand their pass to the driver as they board and collect it as they get off.
• If the adult is not visible, the bus driver will hold the pupil on the bus and wait for 5 minutes.
• If after 5 minutes, no one arrives, the driver will contact the bus company office who will, in turn,
contact BGS Aftercare/SLT. The driver will then continue the route with the pupil on board.
• At the end of the bus route, if no one has turned up to collect the pupil, the driver will return them
to School to await collection, supervised by a member of School staff.
10Fare Information
Payment Methods
There are three types of payment method:
1. Annual – By paying in one annual amount, this will guarantee a seat for the whole academic year
based on the days selected. There will be a reduced fare for Year 11 and 13 pupils who depart on
study leave during the summer term – please see page 13 for details. There will be a 5% discount
for the following annual pass types: Return, All AMs or All PMs. If All AMs plus some PMs or All
PMs plus some AMs is selected, then a 5% discount will be applied to the All AMs/All PMs fare
only and the other extra days will be charged at a daily rate of £4.20 per journey, regardless of
zone.
2. Termly – By paying termly, this will guarantee a seat for the term that the payment applies to.
There will be a reduced summer term fare for Year 11 and 13 pupils who depart on study leave
during the summer term – please see page 13 for details.
3. Daily (Subject to availability) – Daily ad hoc passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in
advance of the date of travel. They are not intended for regular use. Daily passes can be purchased
on a single (£4.20)/return (£8.40) basis by contacting transport@bradfordgrammar.com. The date
of travel, bus and stop required should be included in the email. You will then be contacted to
confirm if a seat is available and how to make payment. For pupils who already use a school bus
that wish to travel on a different bus, if the zone is further, the ad hoc fare will apply.
Billing and Payment
Settlement of the travel fare for an annual payment is collected by Direct Debit on Friday 18 September,
with termly payments being collected on Friday 18 September, for the Autumn term, and then on the first
day of the Spring and Summer terms. Both annual and termly payments are non-refundable. At the end
of the academic year, a new agreement will be required in the form of a newly completed Seat Reservation
Form if your son/daughter is to continue travelling on the School bus.
Daily ad hoc passes should be purchased in advance of travel and can be paid for by cash (handed to
Miss Langton in the School Office) or bank transfer.
Cancellation
If your son/daughter no longer requires the use of a School bus, you should inform Miss Langton at
transport@bradfordgrammar.com, confirming the reason and the date the cancellation will take
effect. Annual and termly payments are non-refundable. For termly payments, cancellations for the next
term must be made at least half a term in advance otherwise the next full term’s fare will be charged.
Please note, this includes pupils who anticipate passing their driving test.
Once the cancellation date has passed, pupils will be expected to hand their bus pass in to the School
Office.
Fares
There are 4 fare zones, based on the distance from School, in 3 mile bands (0-3, 3-6, 6-9 & 9-12). If a
pupil requires the use of more than one zone i.e. different AM stop to PM, the full fare will be charged at
the higher zone rate. Pupils are not permitted to use a higher zone than their pass states without prior
agreement from Miss Langton; an additional charge will apply.
The fare charged will depend on the zone that your son’s/daughter’s stop is in as well as the type of pass
purchased. For full fare information, please see pages 12 and 13.
11Fares - For Years 2-10 & Year 12 Pupils
Annual Fares
Return (all AMs & PMs) All AMs or All PMs *
5% discount applies 5% discount applies
Annual Annual
Annual Equivalent Annual Equivalent
saving vs saving vs
Zone fare daily Zone fare daily single
paying paying
176 days return fare 176 days fare
termly termly
1 £666.85 £3.79 £35.10 1 £400.11 £2.27 £21.06
2 £811.74 £4.61 £42.73 2 £487.04 £2.77 £25.64
3 £970.60 £5.51 £51.08 3 £582.36 £3.31 £30.65
4 £1152.14 £6.55 £60.64 4 £691.28 £3.93 £36.39
* Please note: If All AMs plus some PMs or All PMs plus some AMs is selected, then the above fare will
apply to the All AMs or All PMs part only. The other extra AMs or PMs will be charged at the daily single
rate of £4.20 per journey, regardless of zone.
If Other travel type is selected (e.g. Monday AM and Thursday PM only), these will be charged at the daily
rate fare of £4.20 single/£8.40 return, regardless of zone.
Termly Fares
Return (all AMs & PMs)
Equivalent
Total for 176 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Zone daily return
days 67 days 55 days 54 days
fare
1 £701.95 £3.99 £267.22 £219.36 £215.37
2 £854.46 £4.85 £325.28 £267.02 £262.16
3 £1021.68 £5.81 £388.93 £319.28 £313.47
4 £1212.78 £6.89 £461.68 £378.99 £372.11
All AMs or All PMs *
Equivalent
Total for 176 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Zone daily single
days 67 days 55 days 54 days
fare
1 £421.17 £2.39 £160.33 £131.62 £129.22
2 £512.68 £2.91 £195.17 £160.21 £157.30
3 £613.01 £3.48 £233.36 £191.57 £188.08
4 £727.67 £4.13 £277.01 £227.40 £223.26
* Please note: If All AMs plus some PMs or All PMs plus some AMs is selected, then the above fare will
apply to the All AMs or All PMs part only. The other extra AMs or PMs will be charged at the daily single
rate of £4.20 per journey, regardless of zone.
If Other travel type is selected (e.g. Monday AM and Thursday PM only), these will be charged at the daily
rate fare of £4.20 single/£8.40 return, regardless of zone.
12Year 11 & 13 Fares – Study Leave Reduction
Year 11 & Year 13 pupils will depart for study leave part way through the summer term, therefore, there
will be a reduced fare for both annual and termly payments. Please note, pupils will only be able to travel
on the days their pass permits e.g. if a pupil has an All AMs pass for the summer term, they are not
permitted travel on any PM without prior booking. If any additional days are required, you must contact
transport@bradfordgrammar.com at least 24 hours before the required journey; the £4.20 single/£8.40
return daily rate will apply.
Year 11 & 13 Annual Fares –
with study leave reduction included
Return (all AMs & PMs) All AMs or All PMs *
5% discount applies 5% discount applies
Annual Annual
Equivalent Equivalent
Annual saving vs Annual saving vs
Zone daily Zone daily
fare paying fare paying
return fare single fare
termly termly
1 £610.17 £3.47 £31.90 1 £366.10 £2.08 £19.15
2 £742.74 £4.22 £38.84 2 £445.64 £2.53 £23.31
3 £888.10 £5.05 £46.44 3 £532.86 £3.03 £27.87
4 £1054.21 £5.99 £55.12 4 £632.53 £3.59 £33.07
Year 11 & 13 Termly Fares –
with study leave reduction included
Return (all AMs & PMs)
Equivalent
Total of all 3 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Zone daily return
terms 67 days 55 days Reduced Fare
fare
1 £642.08 £3.65 £267.22 £219.36 £155.50
2 £781.58 £4.44 £325.28 £267.02 £189.28
3 £934.54 £5.31 £388.93 £319.28 £226.33
4 £1109.33 £6.30 £461.68 £378.99 £268.66
All AMs or All PMs *
Equivalent
Total of all 3 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Zone daily single
terms 67 days 55 days Reduced Fare
fare
1 £385.25 £2.19 £160.33 £131.62 £93.30
2 £468.95 £2.66 £195.17 £160.21 £113.57
3 £560.73 £3.19 £233.36 £191.57 £135.80
4 £665.60 £3.78 £277.01 £227.40 £161.19
* Please note: If All AMs plus some PMs or All PMs plus some AMs is selected, then the above fare will
apply to the All AMs or All PMs part only. The other extra AMs or PMs will be charged at the daily single
rate of £4.20 per journey, regardless of zone.
If Other travel type is selected (e.g. Monday AM and Thursday PM only), these will be charged at the daily
rate fare of £4.20 single/£8.40 return, regardless of zone.
13Code of Conduct for Pupils Using a School Bus
Pupils are required to carefully read, and comply with, the Code of Conduct shown below.
The School expects all pupils using a School bus to agree to the following Code of
Conduct:
Catching the bus in the morning
• Arrive safely and in good time at your stop; at least 5 minutes early. The bus will not wait for late
pupils.
• When you are at your stop, you must stand sensibly and at all times be considerate to other pupils
and members of the public. You must be stood visibly at the stop and not sat in a car.
• Safely step forward and flag down the bus by putting your arm straight out in good time to ensure
you are visible to the bus driver.
• Have your pass ready and show to the bus driver every time you board. If you do not have your
bus pass, you must give the bus driver your name and pupil number. If you are reported for not
having your bus pass, more than 3 times in a half term, your Head of Year will be informed.
Once on the bus
• When you have found your seat, fasten your seatbelt and remain seated for the entire journey.
• Always show the driver respect and on no account distract them unless in an emergency.
• Behave sensibly and with consideration to the other pupils using the bus; keep noise to a minimum
and do not use any offensive language.
• Be sensible about where you stow your bags, keeping the aisles clear at all times. Seats must not
be reserved or occupied by bags unless there is sufficient space. If a pupil requires a seat, they
are entitled to remove bags and occupy it.
• Do not leave any litter on the bus. Eating and drinking is at the driver’s discretion.
• Do not tamper with bus fittings or damage the bus in any way. If you notice any damage to the bus,
report it to the driver before you get off.
• Seats located at the front of the bus should be left free for Clock House pupils.
Using the bus in the afternoon
• Take care approaching the bus in the turning circle and behave sensibly as you board. You must
not walk through the turning circle, use the designated footpath and signs to locate your bus. You
must go straight to your bus, there is to be no waiting in the turning circle area.
• All buses will depart at 4:10pm therefore you must be seated, with your seatbelt fastened, before
this time.
• Have your pass ready and show to the bus driver every time you board. If you do not have your
bus pass, you must give the bus driver your name and pupil number. If you are reported for not
having your bus pass, more than 3 times in a half term, your Head of Year will be informed. If you
have a yellow safeguarding pass, you must hand this to the driver and collect it as you disembark.
• When nearing your stop, inform the driver by clearly stating “next stop please”.
• When you get off the bus, make sure you have taken your belongings and any litter with you.
• Wait until the bus has moved away before crossing any roads so that you have clear visibility.
You must not change your stop, travel on an unauthorised day or use a different bus without prior
permission. If you have lost your bus pass, you must report it to Miss Langton; a £5 administration charge
will apply.
Please remember that using the School bus is a privilege. The School will not tolerate anti-social behaviour
or bullying. Such behaviour will be dealt with swiftly and may result in a temporary or permanent loss of
using the School bus. A refund will not be issued if your pass has been suspended due to behaviour.
14Terms and Conditions
1. To apply for a seat on the bus, the School Bus Seat Reservation online form must be fully
completed.
2. Settlement of the travel fare for an annual payment will be collected on 18 September 2020 with
termly payments being collected on 18 September, for the Autumn term, and then on the first day
of the Spring and Summer terms. Both annual and termly payments are non-refundable. All
payments are collected by Direct Debit. Please note that parents must maintain a valid Direct
Debit mandate at all times; a £10 charge will be levied for any rejected Direct Debits. Daily ad hoc
passes should be purchased in advance of travel and can be paid for by cash (handed to Miss
Langton in the School Office) or bank transfer. Refunds will only be given in exceptional
circumstances. For termly payments, cancellations for the next term must be made at least half
a term in advance by informing Miss Langton at transport@bradfordgrammar.com otherwise the
next full term’s fare will be charged. Termly payments will continue unless notice to cancel is
received.
3. Pupils will be issued with a bus pass, which they must show each time they board. Failure to
produce a valid pass may result in refusal to board the bus. If the bus pass is lost or damaged,
you must inform Miss Langton on transport@bradfordgrammar.com immediately; there will be an
administrative charge of £5 for a replacement. If a pupil’s travel plans change, leading to a new
bus pass being printed, there will be an administrative charge of £5.
4. Pupils must arrive at their stop at least 5 minutes ahead of the times shown. Pupils must be
standing visibly at their pick up point and are responsible for flagging the bus down in a safe way.
5. On occasion it may be necessary for the School to vary the mode of transport and/or the operator;
any changes will occur once reasonable consultation has taken place with any affected families.
6. Each pupil should be instructed by yourself on how to contact a parent/guardian should a problem
arise at any time. A contingency plan is strongly advised.
7. School reserves the right to amend the routes, pick up points and times along with occupants, at
any time, in order to make the best use of the bus.
8. Pupils must not change their stop, travel on an unauthorised day or use a different bus without
prior permission from Miss Langton.
9. There is no supervision on the bus other than the driver. Pupils must remain seated at all times.
The buses are fitted with seatbelts and pupils must wear them at all times. Failure to do so is not
the responsibility of the bus operator or School.
10. Seats must not be reserved or occupied by bags unless there is sufficient space. If a pupil requires
a seat, they are entitled to remove bags and occupy it.
11. Pupils are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct at all times; failure to do so may result
in a temporary or permanent loss of using the School bus. No refund will be made. Incidents of
disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and will be firmly dealt with. If a pupil is involved in an
incident on the bus, they are likely to incur disciplinary action.
12. It is the pupil’s responsibility to look after their own belongings. Any lost property should be
reported to the relevant bus company in the first instance and then inform Miss Langton in the
Secretarial Office if necessary. Every step will be taken to recover the lost item. It is also worth
mentioning any lost property to the bus driver as soon as possible.
13. ADVERSE WEATHER: In the event of adverse weather, the decision to close School will be
taken by 5:30am. A closure notice will be posted, no later than 6:15am, on the School’s website,
Twitter account, Facebook and a notice will be given out on BBC Radio Leeds and Pulse Radio.
The decision to close the School part-way through the day will be made by the Senior Leadership
Team. Parents are requested to seek information from School and to check the School’s website.
Every attempt will be made by the bus company to get the pupils back to their respective drop off
points however this cannot be guaranteed; a contingency plan is strongly advised.
14. For administrative and operational purposes, a pupil’s name, pupil number, year group and route
information will be shared with the relevant bus company. Please note that it is your responsibility
to directly inform the relevant bus company of any medical conditions relating to your child.
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