For parents of students who catch the 926 bus…

For parents of students who catch the 926 bus.     We wanted you to know that we are aware of the concerns that parents have that their child is unable to get a place on the 926 bus as it is too full.    We have an open dialogue with TfGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) Read More …

Kenya Volunteering Trip Evening (Current Year 10/11)

Current Year 10/11: Kenya Volunteering Trip   A representative from African Adventures will be at Turton, Thursday 14th December 5.30pm to introduce to parents the July 2025 Kenya Volunteering Trip.   The following will be discussed:   Methods of fundraising to pay for trip   The 10 day itinerary.   Details of where students will Read More …

926 Bus Service – Overcrowding Issues

Please complete the questionnaire on this link https://forms.office.com/e/iiGkPpKg9L if your child intends to use the 926 at anytime this year.  This will help give me numbers to use in my discussions with TfGM. Finally parent voice helps too.  If you wish to share experiences of using the 926 with TfGM you can contact them directly Read More …

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 …

School Travel – Important Information

Leadership LatestMr Searle’s end of year messageThe Story of TurtonA whole school Trivium curriculum for Turton School: An entitlement to knowledge and learning for everyoneAccountability or ResponsibilityVision and Purpose 3 years onFlunk and subsequently thunk Recent Posts Christmas Collection: Local Food Bank Current Affairs and Personal Development Week… GMP: Operation Sleighbells Autumn Vaccinations Newsletter Staff 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 …