Training for SEND Transport
Keeping pupils safe starts before they reach the classroom
For many children and young people with SEND, the school journey is one of the most vulnerable parts of their day. The staff who support them — drivers, escorts, coordinators — carry enormous responsibility, often with very little formal training behind them.
Creative Education’s SEND Transport training suite changes that.
Why It Matters
CPD built for the people on the road
Whether you’re a school minibus driver, passenger escort, taxi or private hire driver, transport coordinator, SENCO, family liaison officer, local authority transport manager, or a teaching assistant supporting pupils on specialist routes — if you work with children and young people with SEND on the move, this is for you.
We’ve developed on-demand courses specifically for transport staff, coordinators, and local authorities working with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
The suite covers two essential areas: compliance courses that make sure your staff meet their legal and regulatory responsibilities — including safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and first aid awareness — and specialist courses that build the knowledge and confidence to support pupils with a range of needs, from neurodiversity and anxiety to epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, and allergies.
Whether your team needs a grounding in neurodiversity, practical guidance on managing a medical emergency, or the confidence to de-escalate a difficult moment — it’s all here, accessible any time, on any device.
- Built for everyone in SEND transport — from drivers and passanger assistants to coordinators, taxi operators, and local authority teams
- Compliance covered — safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and first aid all included as standard
- Specialist knowledge included — go beyond the basics with courses built around the real challenges of supporting pupils with SEND
- Flexible and on-demand — train at your own pace, on any device, any time of day or night
- One price, no surprises — everything in the suite included for a single membership fee
A Snapshot of What's Included
We can also provide specialist training for multiple disabilities offered by a CQC accredited trainer. Price on request and not included with the below course offering.
COURSE 1
First Aid Awareness for School Staff: Be Ready, Be Confident
Course Summary:
- Recognising a medical emergency and knowing when to call for help
- Managing common emergencies including choking, seizures, and unconsciousness
- Handling bleeding, burns, and minor injuries while waiting for support
COURSE 2
Keep It Safe: GDPR Awareness for School Transport Staff
Course Summary:
- What personal data is and why GDPR applies to your role
- Recognising and protecting sensitive pupil and family information
- What to do if something goes wrong
COURSE 3
When Things Get Difficult: A De-escalation Guide for School Transport Staff
Course Summary:
- Recognising early warning signs and understanding behaviour as communication
- Practical de-escalation techniques for use in the moment
- Post-incident reporting, recovery, and looking after yourself
COURSE 4
Seen and Heard: Understanding Unconscious Bias Beyond the Classroom
Course Summary:
- What unconscious bias is and why it matters in your role
- How bias shapes the way we respond to pupils and families
- Practical strategies for building fairer, more consistent practice
COURSE 5
More Than Sugar: Diabetes Awareness for School Staff
Course Summary:
- Understanding Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and their day-to-day impact
- Recognising the signs of hypo and hyperglycaemia and how to respond
- When to act, when to reassure, and when to seek urgent help
COURSE 6
An Introduction to Safeguarding: SEN
Course Summary:
- To understand the additional safeguarding vulnerabilities of children with SEND
- To unpick the 5 bullet points explaining the additional vulnerabilities in KCSIE
- To consider the importance of working together
COURSE 7
Understanding Benedict’s Law: Allergy Awareness and Safety in Schools
Course Summary:
- Understanding allergies and anaphylaxis
- Recognising and responding to an allergic reaction
- Prevention, planning and allergy management
COURSE 8
Managing Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People
Course Summary:
- Managing conflict between colleagues with professionalism and care
- De-escalating difficult conversations with parents and carers
- Responding to challenging pupil behaviour calmly and effectively
COURSE 9
Communicate Calmly with a Distressed Child
Course Summary:
- Why we get anxious, angry and aggressive
- Simple strategies to keep cool
- Being the supportive adult the child needs
COURSE 10
Medical Conditions Training: Asthma
Course Summary:
- What is asthma and how you can spot an asthma attack
- What are the common triggers
- Asthma care plans and medication
- When to call 999
COURSE 11
Medical Conditions Training: Epilepsy
Course Summary:
- What epilepsy is and how to spot seizures
- What are the common triggers
- Emergency medication and calling 999
COURSE 12
Communication Skills for Frontline Admin & Support Staff
Course Summary:
- Create a warm and welcoming environment
- The importance of listening
- Building relationships
- Overcome communication barriers
Simple, transparent pricing
Whether you’re an individual looking to build your CPD or an organisation training a whole team, there’s a membership to suit you.
Individual or Sole Trader
£55
One years access, all 12 courses.
Train at your own pace, on any device, and earn a certificate of completion for every course you finish. Less than the cost of a single training day.
Educational Setting or Transport Company
From £275
One years access, all 12 courses.
Cover your first 10 staff members for £275 per year. Need to train more? Add further groups of 10 for just £75 each. Whether you have a team of 5 or 50, you can get everyone trained, compliant, and confident for a fraction of the cost of face-to-face delivery.
For current Organisational members, you can upgrade from £225.
Local Authority Membership
Price on Request
Training transport staff across multiple schools or settings? We work with local authorities to build a package that reflects the scale of your team and your budget. Get in touch to discuss what that looks like for your authority.
Take the Next Step
Let's get you started.
Whether you’re a driver looking to build your CPD, a school or transport company ready to upskill your team, or a local authority wanting to discuss a wider package — we’d love to help. Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch within one working day.