Minibus Management Course
Minibus management can sometimes feel overwhelming. Let's take you from confused to confident and compliant with our Minibus Management Courses.
Two Levels of Learning
Tired of confusing advice on minibuses? Choose between our online fundamentals course or the new advanced in-person option with specialist legal and health and safety content.
- Basic Minibus Management (Online Course)
Our original, fully online course remains available as an introduction to minibus compliance, aimed at those new to driving or running minibuses or seeking a flexible self-paced option. This course is free to all Rivervale customers purchasing, leasing or hiring a minibus.
2. Advanced Minibus Management (In-Person Course)
Relaunching in September 2025, our new face-to-face course builds on the fundamentals and includes:
- Expert insight from a solicitor specialising in transport law
- Advice from health & safety consultants on risk management and the cross-over minibus safety and compliance has with H&S.
- Interactive Q&A sessions, and the chance to discuss best practice and case studies with peers.
Dates for the Advanced Minibus Management Course.
Get the answers you are looking for
All schools and organisations are different, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but you will leave with a clear understanding of what your organisation needs to do to be confident that your minibuses are safe and legal.
Places are limited, so please get in touch to book to avoid disappointment.
September 23rd 2025 9.30 – 3.00 Rivervale Minibus, Bicester
October 22nd 2025 9.30 – 3.00 Rivervale Minibus, Bicester
December 10th 2025 9.30 – 3.00 Rivervale Minibus, Bicester
In association with the Scottish Independent Schools Council (SCIS) and Welsh Independent Schools Council (WISC), we will be bringing the Minibus Management Course to locations in Scotland and Wales in 2026.
“The ISBA is delighted that Rivervale Minibus is developing this course with valuable legal and H&S crossover content and advice. Together, this course will shed some light on minibus’ grey areas and give informed professional opinions for Bursars to work with. I would urge all our members, and anyone involved in minibus management, to attend this course to improve school minibus safety across the board, as well as protect organisations from unwittingly falling foul of the law.”
John Murphie, Head of Operations, ISBA
Book your place today
Give our friendly team a call on 01869 253744 or email minibus@rivervale.co.uk
Who is the Minibus Management Course for?
Bursars & Administrators
Bursars and administrators will gain insights into necessary maintenance planning, budgeting, and compliance with transportation regulations. They will learn about the importance of evidencing checks, maintaining records, and the duration for keeping this information. Their role in ensuring the fiscal and legal responsibility of the school's transportation system is crucial.
Facility Managers
Facilities Managers will understand the bigger picture of all the elements required to run a legal minibus operation, and will learn how other staff involved with the minibus can help with management and maintenance - as well as taking steps to reduce common accidents.
Drivers
Drivers can be reassured they're driving with the right licences. They will understand that they must take some responsibility for the maintenance of the vehicle, and for completing regular checks to make their trips more enjoyable and to protect themselves from fines and points if there are issues with the minibus.
Heads & Governors
Heads and Governors will be able to make better-informed decisions on buying/leasing vehicles, and who can drive them. They will also be empowered to make decisions on further driving training where it's needed.
Saving money with Rivervale's Minibus Management Courses
Understanding licences, vehicle weights, safety inspections, daily checks and the on-the-road challenges of driving a minibus will dramatically increase your safety levels and enable you to implement a comprehensive safety system.
Your drivers will be more aware of the vehicle they are driving and so are less likely to accidentally damage your minibus by forgetting its height or width.
Whether you complete the online course or attend the Advanced version, you will have completion certificates to proudly display in your foyer, on social media, or on your website . Your clients/parents/service-users can see that you take minibus safety seriously.
Pricing
The Advanced in-person Minibus Management Course with input from a specialist solicitor and H&S Consultant is £475 plus VAT per person. Refreshments are included.
The Fundamentals Online Minibus Management Course is available on a subscription basis for 12 months with two options for access (all prices exclude VAT).
£195 plus VAT for four logins
£395 plus VAT for unlimited users, with the same email domain, for example: @exampleschool.sch.org
Section 19 Permits
Learn and understand the requirements of a Section 19 Permit, including who you can and can't carry and the parameters of lending out your minibuses.
Legal Requirements
Be confident that you are doing everything legally required for your minibuses. The Advanced Course includes specialist legal insight.
For Your Convenience
Complete the online course in your own time or pick a date to complete the Advanced Course in person and complete in a day with your peers.
Continuous Learning
The online course is available to you for one year so you can refresh your knowledge, and attendees of the Advanced Course will receive further updates and insights.
Visual Media
Whether online or in-person, the course includes videos and quizzes to increase engagement. Join us in person for peer support and best-practice discussions.
Demonstrate
Demonstrate that your organisation takes minibus safety seriously.
