StudentSafe

Bassett House School

Here you’ll find information about our home to school bus route and our transport service app, using innovative StudentSafe technology.

Dear Parents & Guardians

Welcome to the new Bassett House School home to school transport information site.  We are delighted to have partnered with StudentSafe to deliver a technology-led transport management solution.

In line with our sustainability goals, we strongly encourage parents to use the service to help reduce the amount of traffic and emissions associated with the school run.

This site allows you to view the timetable, read the FAQs and Terms & Conditions associated with the service and to download the parent app.

The app will allow you to book your child’s journey to school, to track the vehicle, to see your child has safely boarded and disembarked the vehicle and to receive service notifications.

There is an FAQs section below but if you have any questions about the new service please contact the StudentSafe transport team at [email protected].

With best wishes

The Bassett House School Senior Leadership Team

Routes and Timetables

Here you will find the route, stops and times for The Bassett House School home-to-school bus service

VIEW TIMETABLES

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, you’ll find a compilation of frequently asked questions regarding our services.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact a member of the StudentSafe team by emailing [email protected].

Our customer service team is available Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm to assist you with non-urgent enquiries.

How do I register?
Download the StudentSafe app from the App/Google Play store. Simply click the register button on the bottom of the app home page. You will be asked for your email address. This must match the email address (for security reasons) that you have registered with the school. The system will then text you a One Time Passcode to your registered mobile number. Once entered you will be able to set up your password.

My email will not work when registering?
Your email address does not match the email registered with the school. Please contact the school  to update your email address.

When registering my email, I did not receive a 6-digit code?
If you didn’t receive a code, it’s likely that your mobile number doesn’t match the records held by the School. Please contact the school to update your details.

Where can I find the bus routes and timetables?
Coach routes and timetables can be found on this website. Here you can view each of the routes in detail with coach stops and departure/arrival times.

What if I would like an additional stop?
Our service can be flexible, and we are able to add additional stops if there is sufficient demand and any proposed additional stops fit within the current routes. It is always worth asking! Please contact us at [email protected] to suggest a new stop.

What if I need different stops/routes during the week to accommodate my child’s regular travel?
If journeys need to be made on different routes, you can simply click the routes you require per day.

If journeys need to be made on the same route, but for different stops, please contact [email protected] and we will assist you with this booking.

How will billing work?

  • Payment is processed by StudentSafe at the time of booking to confirm your child’s seat for the term.
  • Payment must be made via debit/credit card on the booking portal.
  • The cost is £12 per return journey.

What are the booking options for my child for this academic year?
Starting in July 2024, bookings can only be made for daily return journeys every day of the term. After the initial booking has been placed for the term, you can update your schedule in September to cover days of travels and the early/late pm service.

If I book my child on the bus but they do not travel, will I still be charged?
Yes, as the seat is reserved for your child.

If I cancel my booking after half a term, will I get a refund?
No, billing is for the whole term to facilitate route planning and capacity prediction.

If I start my booking after half a term, will I be charged less?
No, billing is for the whole term. This allows us to plan the routes, stops and bus capacity.

How do I cancel / give notice for the bus service?
All bookings are termly and must be made in advance. If you wish to cancel partway through the term, you will still be charged for the remainder of that term.

What if I need to amend my travel arrangements before the start of term?
Please email us at [email protected], and we’ll assist you.

What if I need to amend my travel arrangements after the start of term?
Starting September, you’ll be asked to update your booking to reflect your child’s schedule for the upcoming term.

What to do if the school bus is running late?
Wait at your stop for 10 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time.
Check the StudentSafe parent app for bus tracking and updates.
If the bus hasn’t arrived, contact the StudentSafe control centre on 020 7870 2228.

What if my child misses the bus?
While we recommend being at the stop at least 5 minutes early, our buses should not depart before their allocated time.
If your child misses the bus, you’ll need to arrange their journey to School and please notify us at [email protected]

Getting in Touch

If you’re looking for or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact a member of the StudentSafe team by emailing [email protected] or calling at 020 7870 2228

Our customer service team is available Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm to assist you with non-urgent enquiries.

Download The App

The StudentSafe Parent App is available from both the Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Transport App Screenshot

Terms and Conditions

School Bus Bookings  

Parents/guardians must place bookings via the StudentSafe app. The booking window will open for bookings ahead of each term. We’ll be in touch to provide sufficient notice for placing bookings.

The School offers places on its coach service, based on bookings and payments being completed, on a first-come, first-served basis. The school will do its utmost to accommodate all requests for use of the service.

Journeys booked but not taken for whatever reason are non-refundable.

Amendments / Cancellations

Amendments to bookings (for example: frequency, route, pick-up location, or drop-off point) should be made by emailing [email protected]. All bookings are for the term and will be required to be booked in advance of each term. If you wish to cancel your child’s coach provision part way through the term, you will still be charged the full amount for the remainder of that term.

Use of the Service

Parents/guardians are asked to remind their children that when travelling on the School coaches they remain bound by the School’s Behaviour Policy.

Parents/guardians are asked to remind their children that they must abide by the school’s Student Code of Conduct.

Changes to Service

The school reserves the right to make route alterations after publication but will provide notice of any such action.

Payment and Charges

Bassett House School charges a flat rate cost for journeys of £12 for a return journey. Ad hoc booking options will be reviewed when term starts.

Payment will be taken at the point of booking.

Lost Property

Should a student leave any item on a school coach then parents should contact StudentSafe via email on [email protected] to report the loss providing the coach route and a description of the item(s).

StudentSafe will locate the item and contact the parents to notify them that it has been found. Students can then collect the item, on their next school run.

Student Code of Conduct

Students must:

  • Be ready to board at the allotted time. If late, the coach will be unable to wait.
  • Travel on their registered coach
  • Be polite and respectful to the driver and all other passengers at all times.
  • Follow any instruction from the driver without question – it is for their safety and the safety of others.
  • Stay in their seats with seat belts fastened.
  • Look after their belongings and keep them in a safe place.
  • Take litter off the coach.

Students must not:

  • Distract the driver, except in an emergency.
  • Leave any items on the coach.
  • Ask to be dropped off anywhere other than their agreed stop.

Contact Details

If you have an urgent query about your child’s coach route during service, then please contact 020 7870 2228.

This telephone number is staffed during term time from 06:30 to cover travel into school and until 19:00 to cover all end of day transport.

If you require support during the summer holiday, please contact StudentSafe via your school’s dedicated email address on [email protected].