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I n t o u c h w i t h y o u 2 0 1 2 / 2 0 1 3Headline School Council Events Training General CircularsTrainingManchester Travel Training Partnership MTTPHow to get help with Travel Training?If you have a pupil with special needs, who usesManchester Schools transport to get to school orcollege, who you think would benefit from traveltraining, you could phone us direct on 0161 445 0123or email us at mttp@lancasterian.manchester.sch.ukfor a referral form to be sent.What we then would do is come and see you andtalk about what travel training is and how we couldhelp you. If everybody agrees that’s a good idea thenyou would be given your own travel trainer and theadventure begins.Benefits and Outcomes• Promotes independenceThe young people learn to travel on their own• Develops confidence and self esteemFears are conquered and the young people feelgood about themselves.• Promotes positive road safety skillsThe young people become more aware of thedangers of crossing the road and are given theskills to do so safely.• Widening social circles (after school activities,clubs & cinema)Once trained, the young person can then usethose skills to get around more using publictransport and enjoy a more active social life• Promotes positive interaction with friends andfamilyFamily and friends can become involved in thetraining and benefit from the young person’sachievements.• Greater awareness of surroundingenvironmentPart of the training encourages the young peopleto be more alert to what is going on around themand how to keep themselves safe.• Builds upon their practical and social skillsTravel Training provides a great place to learnskills such as finding their way around andspeaking up for themselves.• Develops communication skillsWho to ask, how to ask and even why it’s good toask for what you need.• Develops responsibility for themselvesTimekeeping and responsibility are importantparts of the training.Contact: Ms Julie HumphreysTel: 0161 445 0123 Ext:269 / 07542405795Email: j.humphreys@lancasterian.manchester.sch.uk21