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 from 9.30am to 1.30pm
- September 2026
- Day 1 - 15 September 2026
- Day 2 - 22 September 2026
- Day 3 - 10 November 2026
- January 2027
- Day 1 - 20 January 2027
- Day 2 - 27 January 2027
- Day 3 - 16 March 2027
- May 2027
- Day 1 - 6 May 2027
- Day 2 - 13 May 2027
- Day 3 - 24 June 2027
Who can attend the training
The training sessions are only for parents, carers and professionals who are supporting children who live in Leicester city.
Book a place
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.