Home to School Transport Consultation

Consultation on home to school bus services to Bolton Schools   Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is reviewing its provision of bus services for pupils who live in the Borough and attend schools in Bolton. In recent years the Council’s policy on home to school transport has seen many changes, and we need to make Read More …

Travel Information and Toolkits – Back to School

TFGM School Transport Update   Since the start of the pandemic, transport across Greater Manchester has changed significantly, and it won’t be back to normal when our school fully reopens on Monday 8 March.   It’s important that you plan how your child will get to and from school and check the latest travel advice. Read More …

Blackburn with Darwen BC School Transport – Season Tickets

  Please note this information is for parents whose students require a bus season ticket travelling from the Blackburn/Darwen area towards Turton School / Turton Sixth Form.     Date:   Please Ask For: Direct Dial: 15th July 2020   Rizwana Akram 01254 585003 Dear Parents   Covid-19 Preparations for School Transport ahead of September Read More …

Back to School – Transport Update

As a result of COVID 19 measures to reduce infection risk social distancing has affected transport capacity. Public transport and school services capacity limited to around 10 to 20%, which is especially problematic during the peak. We want to make it as safe as possible for students to return to school during lockdown and beyond. Read More …

975 Bus – Poor weather conditions

975 Bus – poor weather Dear Parent Having spoken with Blackburn with Darwen transport department, the drivers of the 975 have been told NOT to take the Moorside/Blackburn Road loop when they judge the road conditions are too dangerous. They have been informed to make a decision when they get there and if it is Read More …

Turton School designers beat off competition from across the North West

Congratulations to two of our students: Raechel (Year 11) and Grace (Year 9).   Both girls’ designs have been selected to appear on Transport Training Academy vehicles, following a competition delivered in school within the Art Department several months ago. Grace’s design has been awarded first prize, whilst Raechel’s was chosen in third place. Their Read More …