To drive with no insurance

I can't tell from the information given from OP, whether she's simply short this month, or whether she can't afford £70 pm, for the foreseeable future.

You need to speak to the school about transport solutions.

The local authority are legally obliged to give your children an education.

If you get benefits/ if the kids are eligible for free school meals, then you will be able to get transport.

Don't drive without insurance.

I have no idea who you are, sorry.

If you have applied but the council can't offer you a closer school then you should be eligible for school transport which would either be a taxi or a school bus. Have you looked into this?

If you're referring to me as one of the "wankers" you mentioned, re-read my post. I was criticising the poster who suggested sending money. Not because of OP, but because it encourages scamming from lurkers.

In fact I didn't see your remark as I was busy making suggestions for the OP.
Not something I'd do if I thought a poster was on the make.

Oh and before referring to a couple of "wankers", have the the guts to name them as well.

How much if your insurance? My car is 17 years old and the same engine and insurance is £340 per year for fully comp and including breakdown cover and national recovery.

Try acorn insurance. They do a subscription product which fits your circumstances.

Contact the council and ask to be put through to the education department. They should be able to help with transport and if not turn to your local MP. That's what a friend of mine had to do to get free travel for her children to go to school by taxi.

OP are you ok?

Try not to worry about school. There’s not a lot they can do and they sound like shitty staff to be threatening you, especially after your recent bereavement and when there’s only a few weeks left.

Can you ring Citizens Advice or similar and ask for help?

They print details of speeding too.
I wrote a public letter of complaint, I said they're no better than curtain twitchers and it's not in the public interest to report speeding.
Well, talk about a pile on. No one agreed with me, which shows they are read.

Even worse, they not only print the offender's name, but their street too.
Because they're heard in open court, they consider them fair game.
I agree with you on who would want to read it? Small town gossips I imagine.

Try Acorn insurance. They do a 30 day subscription product.

How absolutely ridiculous. Of course you can’t. You are completely unreasonable not to mention INCREDIBLY self obsessed to even consider it!

Same! Thanks for this. I suppose you could keep declaring it sorn if you really cant afford to keep it on the road? But a massive faff and not ideal I know, just trying to think of something short term to keep you going x

I am sorry you have all these problems. The school is out of order - tell them so and raise a complaint with the governors. Email your MP and explain the problem and that you are having trouble with UC because your mum's estate went into your bank account but has now been used to pay for her funeral (presume you can prove this) - mistake to have it paid into your bank account btw, but water under the bridge solves no smashed eggs. If SS are involved they can probably help you, maybe get the school transfer done quicker, help you sort out UC etc.
Hand hold.

To even contemplate driving uninsured is awful, let alone do it. Insurance is not a frivolous “add on”, it protects someone you bash into and render disabled - (for example) by paying out for their care.

'School is a 50 min round trip driving'

Find a closer school that it ridiculous

Good guide - some stuff I didn't know.

'I have school run to do we live far away so walking not option'

How far away in miles?

Have you gone on comparison site and checked for monthly payments?

Could you get public transport or get kids to get a lift with someone else. Have you had an insurance quote for 3rd party fire and theft

Do not drive.

If the school do report then maybe you will get some support from social services when they see the circumstances that tou are in. It doesn’t have to be negative.

I’m so sorry to hear about your situation, but please don’t drive without insurance. Speak to the school again and explain your problems. Offer to have work sent to your home so that the children are not missing out on their education. You could contact a social worker and see if there are any other benefits that you would be eligible to receive .I hope that you find a resolution soon.

Hope things get better for you really soon OP 🙏💕
You sound like a lovely person, I'm sorry your kids school wasn't more helpful or compassionate.

sorry meant to share the screen shot

I wasn't suggesting you're asking for money OP, I wouldn't be trying to help if I thought that.
I was having a go at the person who suggested donating. All that would do is bring lurkers on with a false sob story.

There will be a solution to tide you over. We now know it's not car size, so that's off. How long is the temporary crisis for? Have UC given you a clue?
Renting? Would they allow a month's grace?

You're probably so down about your mum and now this, you're not thinking of all angles. That's why, going to Citizens Advice may come up with a solution you'd never thought of.

Is it just this month you can't afford the £70, or ongoing.

I have just looked at the charges for the Enterprise car club. there are different options, but £7 a month then £1/hour is going to be £47 a month if you consider 20 school days and an hour's rental twice a day. might be a good short term solution....you save on not having the upkeep costs of your own vehicle too

@hareclive a crowdfunder isn't a solution, OP needs to find a different vehicle which has a level of insurance they can afford to pay to keep a car on the road, if being without a car where they live, or moving house isn't an option.