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Transport for Pupils
Many pupils with special educational needs (SEN), a disability and/or a diagnosed medical condition will not have special transport needs, and their entitlement will be the same as for other pupils in… Content last updated: 28 January 2022
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Home to School Transport Overview
You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as neces… Content last updated: 07 August 2023
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School Transport
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Post 16 College Transport
There is no statutory requirement to provide transport for post 16 learners. However, Merthyr Tydfil offers a discretionary transport service to 16 to 19 year old learners who meet the eligibility cri… Content last updated: 07 August 2023
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Transport for children with special educational needs or mobility problems
Transport for children with special educational needs Consideration is given to each individual pupil's special educational needs as detailed in a formal Individual Development Plan (IDP) or other for… Content last updated: 07 August 2023
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School admissions
Please note – Due to unforeseen circumstances, notification of placement for Pre-Nursery April 2024 intake will now be sent out in September 2023. Apply for a School place and how to appeal if you d… Content last updated: 03 July 2023
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Transport Plan
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is at the heart of bringing a host of partners together to deliver a transport network which serves the needs of local residents, visitors and businesses today an… Content last updated: 12 September 2023
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School Budget Forum
Section 47A of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, as amended by the Education Act 2002, required all Councils to establish a Schools Forum. In accordance with the Schools Forums (Wales) Regu… Content last updated: 22 September 2023
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Apply for a school place
If you would like to apply for a school place please choose one of the below links Content last updated: 10 May 2021
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School Catering
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council School Catering Service believes that for the very best start in life children and young people need good nutrition. Our Primary and Secondary school menus are pl… Content last updated: 17 August 2023
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School admission appeals
Every school in Merthyr Tydfil has an admission number which is set by reference to the school’s capacity to accommodate pupils. The following information relates to admission arrangements for communi… Content last updated: 15 August 2023
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Secondary school admissions
If your child 12th birthday falls between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 you must apply for a transfer from primary Year 6 to Secondary School Year 7. Application deadlines The final date for mak… Content last updated: 04 September 2023
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Check school catchment areas
The map pinpoints schools for an area, but you can find out which catchment area you are looking at by clicking anywhere else within the boundaries - a pop up will list the catchment schools for the s… Content last updated: 20 December 2022
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Reception primary school admissions
If your Childs 5th birthday falls between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025, you must apply for a new reception school place. Application deadlines The final date for making an application is 22 Dec… Content last updated: 04 September 2023
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Apply for Free School Meals
If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 15 August 2023
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Council at forefront of exciting transport improvements delivery
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded £6.3m to manage exciting transport developments across South East Wales, including the Metro project and electrification of buses and taxis. Th… Content last updated: 21 January 2022