Learning in Merthyr Tydfil

General Information

Here you will find information about your school

School admissions

Apply for a School place and how to appeal if you don’t get the School of your choice.

Welsh in Education and Welsh-Medium Education

Find out key information for Welsh Medium or Welsh in English Schools here.

Attendance and Education Welfare Service

Information on the Attendance and Education Welfare Service.

Support for Minority Groups

Information and Support for Minority Groups

Elective Home Education

Some parents chose to educate their children at home, for a variety of reasons. This Local Authority (LA) supports the right of parents to educate their children at home.

Adult Community Learning

Find a course or information on employment and training initiatives

Youth Service

Information on the services provided by the Local Authority’s team of professionally qualified Youth Workers

Additional Learning Needs

Information on Additional Learning Needs

Wellbeing and Behaviour

Information and Guidance on Wellbeing and Behaviour

Early Years & Flying Start

Working to support young children and their families across Merthyr Tydfil.

The Music Service, provides high quality music tuition to students of all ages and abilities in a variety of educational settings inspiring young people from Merthyr Tydfil to make music together whilst having fun.

School Budget Forum

The Schools Budget Forum is a statutory consultative body made up of a representation of Headteachers, Governors, and non-school representatives that the Council is required to consult on financial matters affecting schools

Play in Merthyr Tydfil

Children and young people have a fundamental right to be able to play, and play is central to their enjoyment of life and contributes to their health and well-being.