Some of my fondest and most vivid memories of primary school are the school trips we were taken on. I remember getting excited about them for what felt like months.
Still now I remember them, although what I recall most clearly is getting there on a coach or minibus
Now that I’m a teacher and the one organising school trips, it’s less exciting and, dare I say it, somewhat stressful.
One of the main things that teachers worry about when it comes to trips is searching for coach companies and sorting out transport. It’s a little ironic that one of the most exciting parts of a trip for children is the most difficult for teachers to get right.
Choosing your coach transport
There’s so much responsibility when it comes to transporting children from A to B. Be it getting them to school, going on a school trip or doing an educational visit, their safety is of paramount importance.
There is a sense of safety within the school gates, but the idea of taking a hoard of young children out into the wild can be daunting if you don’t have the right services booked.
National Express Transport Solutions has the answers for all of your school transport needs. When it comes to coach and minibus hire it has every base covered and makes you, as a member of staff, feel safe, secure and reassured.
Coach travel for your day trip
Having recently acquired a number of local operators, National Express Transport Solutions provides comprehensive options for all kinds of trips, including day visits, fixtures, airport transfers, and it can even help with getting students to school.
The group, combined with the UK’s largest network of audited partner operators, provides an industry-leading transport management solution for schools, making booking and undertaking your trip easier and more straightforward than ever.
Offering national coverage, National Express Transport Solutions gives schools value, excellence, professionalism and peace of mind.
With access to over 10,000 vehicles, you can be sure that National Express Transport Solutions have the right vehicle to suit your travel requirements, no matter how big or small.
Vehicle tracking
Putting your students in the hands of a capable individual is so important when you go on a trip. I remember some of our bus drivers, and as friendly as they were, I’m not sure they always adhered to the policies – especially when we wound them up!
For National Express Transport Solutions, safeguarding is top priority – with every driver fully DBS checked, vehicle tracking and 24/7 support. Not only does the professionalism of the driver reassure you as a teacher, it also gives you that extra sense of security.
You also want to be able to trust what arrives at the school gate is what you booked. You don’t want a clapped out old vehicle turning up that rattles and bangs as you drive down the road.
We’ve all had that, “Please say I’m not on that one” feeling as the buses arrive at school.
Meeting customers’ needs
National Express Transport Solutions not only ensures its staff are professional, but it also ensures its vehicles meet rigorous standards.
Every coach has daily safety inspections and is fitted with CCTV, an alco-lock and telematics to ensure no vehicle leaves a depot without both the driver and vehicle in tip-top shape.
As a teacher, whether you need a full transport solution to include home-to-school services, daily swimming services and school trips, or just a one-off hire, you just want the whole experience to be smooth.
Organising school transport can seem stressful but rest assured, with the right provider it’s easy. You might even end up getting to have a rest on the ride!
Quick quote
Get a quote today by calling 0845 257 9845 or visit nets.nationalexpress.com/school-coach-hire and complete the online enquiry form.
