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Council employability project makes finals of national awards
An innovative project supporting young people who have experienced barriers to employment has resulted in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council becoming a finalist in a national public sector awards p… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023
Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 26 May 2023
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The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!
The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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Noson Lawen showcases Welsh Language and cultural talents from across the Borough!
We are excited to share the news about the third Noson Lawen, another great event in partnership with our schools across Merthyr Tydfil, which was held on the evening of Thursday 21st March 2024. This… Content last updated: 22 March 2024
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A busy June for the Business and Education Together Partnership as Project draws to a thrilling close
On the 12th of June our south cluster Business Enterprise Project, run in conjunction with MTEC, came to a thrilling close in Rhyd-y-car Leisure Centre. Pupils from Trelewis and Bedlinog Primary Schoo… Content last updated: 25 June 2024
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Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools
A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024
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Cyfarthfa Supporters’ Zone for Merthyr Half Marathon
As part of the events and activities to celebrate Cyfarthfa200 – the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle – the 2025 Merthyr Half Marathon route will come through Cyfarthfa Park and past the iconic Cyfarth… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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National Library of Wales partners with BBC Radio Wales to present a Rewind Archive Special
As part of the National Library of Wales’ continued rollout of the Wales Broadcast Archive’s “Clip Corners” across the country, Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially launch its own dedicate… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Curriculum
Music Service 2021-2022 Please see the message below from the MTCBC Music Service for pupils who receive Peripatetic Music lessons in school and take part in the after school activities with the Music… Content last updated: 28 February 2022
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Extra-Curricular
Music Service 2021-2022 Please see the message below from the MTCBC Music Service for pupils who receive Peripatetic Music lessons in school and take part in the after school activities with the Music… Content last updated: 17 June 2022
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Identifying ALN
What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Post-Entry Training Policy
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Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024
Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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Present Youth Mayor
On Friday 12th May 2023, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil. Katy Richards who is 16 years of age and a student at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School (for… Content last updated: 09 November 2023
ALN Parent Guide 2020-ENG