When it comes to transporting children with special educational needs (SEN), safety isn’t just a priority — it’s a non-negotiable standard.
At Sherwood T Group, every route, every driver, and every assistant is chosen with care, vetted with rigour, and trained to the highest standards. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how we protect the children in our care — and why local authorities and parents trust us to do the job right.
Unlike general taxi or minicab services, SEN transport involves:
Children with complex medical, emotional, or behavioural needs
Repeated, consistent journeys — often twice daily
Trusted relationships between families and transport staff
This means the safety bar must be much higher than in everyday transport. It’s not just about getting from A to B — it’s about doing so with patience, empathy, and professional care.
All Sherwood T Group staff undergo enhanced checks before they ever step into a vehicle with a child.
Every driver and passenger assistant (PA) must pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This highlights any past criminal convictions — especially anything relating to children or vulnerable adults.
We go one step further by rechecking our staff regularly, not just at the point of hire.
For drivers, we verify:
PCO licence status (via TfL)
Full UK driving licence with appropriate categories
Vehicle insurance and MOT
All team members are trained to spot signs of concern — whether that’s a change in behaviour, signs of neglect, or unsafe handovers. We follow strict safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
From autism to ADHD to physical disabilities, our staff are trained in:
De-escalation techniques
Sensory sensitivities and behaviour triggers
We train our teams to deal with:
Emergency stops and vehicle evacuations
Medical incidents (e.g. seizures, breathing issues)
Contacting emergency services and parents under pressure
Sherwood T Group doesn’t take a “one-and-done” approach.
We carry out:
Spot checks on routes
Annual refresher training
Unannounced audits by our compliance team
Ongoing performance reviews and feedback from schools and parents
This ensures standards are not just met — they’re continuously improved.
We believe safeguarding is strongest when we work together with families and local authorities.
We log any concerns or incidents and share them appropriately
Parents can raise issues or change details via our central support team
We adapt routes and staffing when children’s needs change
We also provide clear guidance to parents on handovers, communication rules, and expected standards from our team.
In SEN transport, safety is more than background checks — it’s a daily commitment to care.
Whether you’re a parent trusting us with your child, or a local authority commissioning safe school transport, you can be confident that Sherwood T Group puts safety, dignity and professionalism first — every single journey.
📞 If you’re a parent looking for private SEN transport, or a local authority looking for a dependable partner — Get in touch with Sherwood T Group today
Safety isn’t just a promise. It’s our practice.