Independent travel training
Travel training courses are aimed at staff, parents and carers who want to learn the skills to support a young person or adult to travel independently.
Whether travelling to access education, employment or leisure, learning to travel independently offers people more freedom and independence. Travel training improves social skills, self-esteem and confidence.
What to expect on the course
The training course is delivered over three days
- Day 1: Learning Systematic Instruction values, the travel training process, assessment and planning a route
- Day 2: Training methods, practical application and evaluation ahead of fading support
- Day 3: (Follow-Up) You will need to do a presentation about your travel training experience following day two.
Course dates
Courses are delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
- Course 1
- Day 1 - 18 April 2024
- Day 2 - 25 April 2024
- Day 3 - 16 June 2024
- Course 2
- Day 1 - 2 October 2024
- Day 2 - 9 October 2024
- Day 3 - 27 November 2024
- Course 3
- Day 1 - 21 January 2025
- Day 2 - 28 January 2025
- Day 3 - 18 March 2025
To book a place
For more information on how to book a place, please email send-services@leicester.gov.uk or telephone 0116 454 4650.
Please note, if you need to cancel a booking you are required to provide one week’s notice of cancellation otherwise you will incur a charge of £100 for the cost of the place.