Brent Independent Travel Training

Independent travel training (ITT) supports young people in developing an important skill for life. ITT has a positive effect on the lives of young people, as well as those around them. Successful travel training enables young people to open their lives to more opportunities for education, employment and social activities.

ITT increases confidence, independence and choice for young people.

The ITT programme

The individualised travel training programme includes:

one-to-one personalised travel trainer support
journey planning
road and personal safety skills
time management
emergency strategies
stranger awareness
contactless payment methods

KCIL – the Independent Living Charity

Brent Independent Travel Training is a service provided by Independent Living charity KCIL.

Campaigning for choice and control and the chance to live independently in the local community, KCIL has roots dating back to the 1960s. Today KCIL supports disabled people to live independently across the London boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Brent.

Meet the Brent Travel Training Team

Natalie Pond – Independent Travel Trainer

I have worked in the education sector for over 12 years with young people with SEND in schools, colleges, and the community.

My enthusiasm for supporting young people with SEND comes from my work and life experiences, I believe they deserve to live independently and confidently in society, and with the right support this is possible.

I am excited to be part of their support system through the Travel Training Programme and to help make a tangible difference in their lives.

Natalina Watson – Independent Travel Trainer

I have worked 17 years within youth services and the education sector helping young people who have social and emotional needs in their homes, schools and the community I’ve also worked as behaviour mentor and LSA.

I am passionate about working with young people within the community because of my own life experience growing up in the London borough of Brent I can relate to some of the difficulties that a young person may encounter. I think it’s crucial that young people with SEND understand how to travel confidently on their own in the community and feel comfortable doing so with the correct support, so I’m thrilled to be a part of the travel training team and to be sharing the skills I’ve accumulated over the years.