In order to qualify for access to the London school Run platform, prospective drivers must meet a required creteria tha include; 

• Own transport and lives within reasonable distance of place of work.
• Five or more years of caregiving experience, in both adults and children. 
• Valid current UK (or acceptable other) drivers licence
• No greater than 3 penalty points
• Good understanding of written and spoken English Language.
• Good numeric skills (able to add and subtract cash).
• roven eligibility to work in the UK.
• Able to provide suitable references
• Valid Current Person PCO certificate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills using English Language to ESOL entry level 2.
• Has the physical capability to carry out the role
• Customer service skills
• Pass medical requirements
• Must pass enhanced CRB check.
• Must Have Excellent Knowledge of Both the West London and Greater London Area.
• Must Be Smart & Presentable At All Times.
• Flexibility To Work Shifts.

Our training includes:

• NVQ Level 2 – Customer Service
  Industry recognised certification for service providers
   
• NVQ Level 2 – Road Passenger 
  Vehicle Driving this qualification offers the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of technical competency and the underpinning knowledge relating to their work activities. It also forms the Competence Based aspect of the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Taxi and Private Hire Driving
   
• Topographical Assessment
  This is designed to meet the needs of private hire drivers wishing to work within the Greater London area. To fulfil the statutory requirement the Licensing Authority requires applicants to show compeance to the authority’s satisfaction
   
• MIDAS
  This course offers specialised training associated with operating a minibus which is accessible to people with disabilities
   
• Passenger Assistant Training (PATS) 
  PATS, provides a nationally recognised standard of training to people whose role it is to provide care and assistance to passengers travelling by road.

Before becoming London School Run Driver and able to claim rides on the our platform, there are  steps that potential drivers must complete:

Step 1: Sign up to become a London School Run driver on our website.
Step 2: Submit the required documents by either email or by uploading your documents here in the application section of the website. 
Step 3: Complete an Interview in our site.
Step 4: Complete background checks.
Step 5: Participate in an induction and safeguarding training session in our office. 

Once you have successfully completed these steps, you’ll be ready to start accessing our platform!

Learn more about the steps for becoming a driver at our platform.

Our in-depth driver process can take anywhere from 1- 3 weeks to complete, depending on how you meet the regulatory requirements and how quickly you can provide the required documentations and checks.

The London School Run believes in rigorous background checks. All must pass the following background checks:

1. Driving record check at the DVLA. 
2. PCO record checks at the TFL-licenced directory. 
3. DBS check
4. Passort (Right to work in the UK check). 

In order to be cleared to access the London School Run platform, Drivers should have PCO licenced Vehicle which mus not be  more than 10 years old, have a currently passed an inspection.