Learning in Merthyr Tydfil

Information on Education in Merthyr Tydfil.

General School 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.

Attendance and Education Welfare Service

Information on the Attendance and Education Welfare Service.

Support for Minority Groups

Information and Support for Minority Groups

Home Schooling Your Child

Information on Home Schooling Your Child

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.

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP)

How we aim to achieve the Welsh Government’s outcomes and targets outlined in their Welsh Medium Education Strategy.

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.