Seaford College

Worthing Coaches Provides Seamless Transport Solutions for Seaford College

Background

Worthing Coaches, part of National Express Transport Solutions, has partnered with Seaford College since 2022 to provide comprehensive transport solutions. Seaford College, located on the beautiful Sussex coast, is a co-educational independent boarding and day school for students aged 11 to 18.

The challenge

Seaford College faced the challenge of providing accessible transport options for students residing in areas with limited or non-existent public bus routes. This lack of connectivity posed difficulties for students traveling from Worthing and Storrington, impacting their ability to reach the college conveniently and reliably.

The Transport Solution

Worthing Coaches were awarded the contract of operating two dedicated home-to-school routes from Worthing and Storrington. These routes offer:

• Scheduled Collection and Drop-off Points: Strategically located stops along set routes, providing convenient access for students in these areas.

• Reliable Timetables: Consistent and punctual service, ensuring students arrive at and depart from the college on time.

• Dedicated Vehicles and Drivers: The routes are operated using comfortable 53 and 61-seater coaches, driven by dedicated and long-standing drivers, Nick and Mariusz, fostering familiarity and trust with students and parents.

• Enhanced Connectivity: Bridging the gap where public transport is unavailable, enabling students from Worthing and Storrington to access Seaford College with ease.

Beyond the contracted home-to-school routes, Worthing Coaches also provides:

• School Trip and Sports Fixture Transport: Accommodating the college’s ad-hoc transport requirements for educational trips and sporting events, providing flexible and reliable transport solutions.

• Integrated Scheduling: Whenever possible, efficiently managing the scheduling of school trips and sports fixtures around the existing home-to-school routes, maximizing resource utilization and minimizing disruption.

• Dedicated Account Management: Seaford College benefits from a dedicated member of the Worthing Coaches team who handles all enquiries related to both the contracted routes and private hire requirements, ensuring seamless communication and efficient service.

Results and Impact

The partnership between Seaford College and Worthing Coaches has delivered significant benefits:

• Improved Accessibility for Students: Students from Worthing and Storrington now have reliable and convenient access to Seaford College, removing a significant barrier to education.

• Enhanced Parental Confidence: Parents have peace of mind knowing their children are traveling safely and reliably to and from school.

• Strong and Enduring Partnership: The ongoing collaboration, since 2022, demonstrates a strong and mutually beneficial partnership built on trust, reliability, and excellent service.