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School Inspections
All schools are inspected by Estyn on a six-yearly cycle although schools that do not perform as well as they should may be subject to follow-up inspections and/or additional monitoring by the local a… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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School admissions information
The entry of children into schools is controlled and administered by an ‘Admissions Authority’. For all Community Schools in Merthyr Tydfil, including Welsh Medium, the Admissions Authority is the Sc… Content last updated: 30 July 2025
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School crossing patrols
When you see a SCP step into the road ahead of you, displaying the STOP sign, drivers MUST STOP to allow people cross the road (Rule 87 of the Highway Code) It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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The Role of a School Governor
What is a Governor?Governors are volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and school staff and are part of the overall leadership and management. The governing body helps govern the school fra… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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School Term and Holiday Dates
Academic Year 2026/2027 TERM TERMBEGINS HALF TERMSTARTS HALF TERMENDS TERMENDS AUTUMN2026 Tuesday1 September Monday26 October Friday30 October Friday18 December SPRING2027 Monday4 January Mon… Content last updated: 10 June 2026
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School Forum Working Group - 2024/2025 Academic Year
2024-09-24 School Budget Forum Working Group 2024-10-15 School Budget Forum Working Group 2024-11-19 School Budget Forum Working Group 2025-01-13 School Budget Forum Working Group 2025-03-04 School Bu… Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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School Budget Forum - 2024/2025 Academic Year
2024-10-18 School Budget Forum Minutes 2024-12-10 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-01-08 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-01-21 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-03-18 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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School Budget Forum - 2025/2026 Academic Year
2025-09-23 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-12-09 School Budget Forum Minutes 2026-01-27 School Budget Forum Minutes Content last updated: 18 June 2026
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School Forum Working Group – 2025/2026 Academic Year
2025-10-14 School Budget Forum Working Group 2025-12-02 School Budget Forum Working Group 2026-01-20 School Budget Forum Working Group 2026-03-18 School Budget Forum Working Group Content last updated: 18 June 2026
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Project Description: Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School is currently operating across four separate sites - St Aloysius Campus, St Illtyd's Campus, St Mary's Campus, and Bishop Hedley Campus.… Content last updated: 06 November 2025
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Pen Y Dre High School
Project Description: Pen Y Dre High School is currently being fully refurbished in phases to meet new Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards set by Welsh Government. This is the first refurbishment o… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Universal Primary FREE School Meals
Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024
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Gellifaelog Primary Steps Up with Joe Wicks in National ‘Big School Workout’
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May) Gellifaelog Primary School took part in an event called 'The Big School Workout’, run by Picture News in partnership with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach.… Content last updated: 04 June 2026
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School Governors
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Goetre Primary School to Become Goetre Community Primary School Ahead of Move to New Building
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu… Content last updated: 18 February 2026
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'Recognition of Excellence' awarded to School Catering Department
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s School Catering Department scooped up the prestigious Recognition of Excellence for the Welsh Government Food in Schools Award.… Content last updated: 30 October 2023