Independent Travel Training (LIFT)

Learning Independence For Travel
Lift Training is a multi award-winning programme that empowers disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable people with the skills and confidence they need to independently travel to schools, colleges, employment, training and other locations.

The Lift Training philosophy

Personalised programmes for learners, trainers and organisations
Communicating to create positive working relationships
Proven processes which are easy to follow
Sustainable, long term outcomes

Lift Training East Sussex is part of a group of award winning programmes that provide free independent travel training for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This enables them to develop the skills and confidence they need to independently travel to schools and colleges using a range of public transport.

Get in touch with the Lift Training East Sussex team by calling on 0781 500 6580, or by completing the online Enquiry Form on this page, emailing at liftenquiry@natstar.ac.uk or writing to Lift Training, 2nd Floor, St Mark’s House, 14 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1EP.

LIFT newsletter December 2016

LIFT newsletter Spring 2017

Frequently asked questions

LIFT Training Referral Form

* Indicates required field

Learner Name *

Address *

Gender *

Male Female

Date of Birth *

Age *

Home Phone Number *

Mobile Phone Number *

Email *

Referrer Contact Name *

Referrer Address *

Referrer Phone Number *

Referrer Email *

Does the learner have a learning difficulty or disability - please specify. *

Does the learner have a hearing impairment? *

Yes No

Does the learner have a visual impairment? *

Yes No

Is the learner a wheelchair user? Please describe *

Has learner ever needed support for managing their behaviour eg becoming worried, angry or upset? *

Name of current School/College/Training or other provider *

What qualifications does learner have or what are they working towards? *

Is learner planning to attend college, undertake work experience or another course - please provide details including start date. *

Does learner currently use public transport - if yes, please describe journeys undertaken. *

Does learner have any commitments that might prevent them attending LiftTraining sessions? *

What journey does learner wish to make? *

How did you hear about LiftTraining? *

If referral is from a school or college, please supply name and contact details for the Safeguarding Officer/person. *

Is learner applying for local authority assistance with transport arrangements? Please give details of any transport applications or appeals. *

Has LiftTraining been recommended as part of a student review or transition plan? *

Please supply any further information relevant to this application. *

Press submit to return this form to Lift Training, Second Floor, St Mark's House, 14 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EP. Tel: 07815 006580

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