created by Barnet safe and sustainable travel team published on 07 September 2026

Able To Travel is back this October, and bookings are now open for our free independent travel training sessions. These one-off sessions are designed to help children, young people and adults with additional needs become more confident and safer when travelling independently.

This initiative is delivered by Transport for London, in partnership with Barnet Council, the Metropolitan Police Service, and First Bus London.

About the sessions

• Held on a private travelling bus in Edgware
• Suitable for students aged 10 and above as well as adults, with SEND/additional needs (no formal diagnosis required)
• Aimed at those who are already travelling independently or preparing to do so in the near future
• Fun, interactive, and informative
• For an overview, watch: Able To Travel - Barnet Council, Transport for London, First Bus London & Metropolitan Police Film 2 (3.30)

Topics covered

• Tips for travelling safely
• Travel cards, ticket inspectors and their roles
• Stranger danger
• Asking for help
• Road safety awareness

Please see attached flyer for more information and examples of feedback.

Booking Options

We welcome bookings from:

• Schools
• Charities
• Care providers and support services
• Referral agencies
• Individuals and families

To book a session, complete the booking and return it to [email protected]

Click here for the booking form

Availability

There is a choice of morning (10.15am – 11.50am) or afternoon (12.15pm – 1.50pm) on the following dates:

• Tuesday,  20^th October 2026
• Tuesday,  3^rd November 2026
• Tuesday, 8^th December 2026
• Tuesday, 9^th February 2027
• Tuesday, 9^th March 2027
• Tuesday, 20^th April 2027
• May TBC
• June TBC

Please note, dates for May and June will not be confirmed until January 2027.