Would you let your 11 year old get the bus to school? My child is starting secondary school in September and I want her to have a bit of independence however the bus she would need to get on is about a 5 minute walk from the house (including crossing a busy road, it does have traffic lights though) and then changes at the main bus station, it takes about 45 minutes and drops her off directly outside of the school. I just feel it’s a bit much for her, she’s beginning to become more independent, like going into the local shop for me whilst I wait in the car or staying at home for around half an hour whilst I pick the youngest up from nursery, but I feel she’s still too young to be travelling on public transport on her own. My 4 year old is due to start school this year and the two schools are no where near each other which makes it even harder as obviously I can’t be in two places at once and I can’t really afford breakfast clubs. Just wandered if anybody has any experience or advice on the matter?
Thanks