Education & Schools

COVID-19 - Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together some frequently asked questions which should answer some of your queries, these are being regularly updated

School FAQs

School term dates

Find out school term dates and inset days.

School term and holiday dates

School uniform and equipment grant

Applications are now open for the school uniform and equipment grant for the 2021/22 academic year.

School uniform and equipment grant

School transport

Your children may be able to get free transport to school, depending on how far they live from the school and any additional needs they may have.

School transport

School meals

Each school day, our experienced and fully trained catering staff produce in excess of 19,000 meals in over 130 education establishments.

School meals

Free school meals

Find out if you are eligible for free school meals.

Free school meals

School admissions / changing schools

Information on how and when to apply for a school place for your child. We recommend that you contact the school you’d like your child to attend before you submit an application.

School Admissions / Changing schools

Hwb

Free access to a range of tools and resources. It is suitable for use from nursery age onwards. Your child will have a login and been shown how to use it at school

Hwb

Welsh4parents

A new website and email service has been launched to help parents support their children with Welsh at home.

Welsh4parents

Modernising Education Programme

We are investing in our children's education to provide first-class accommodation and facilities as part of Welsh Government's 21st Century Schools initiative.

Modernising Education Programme

Free online literacy and numeracy catch-up sessions

Free online support for primary school parents, to help support your child with their literacy and numeracy skills. Call 07815993293 Or send us an e-mail.

Send e-mail

Support for young people

Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. Meic will listen when no-one else will. Talk to someone online, or text or call for free.

Meic

Adult learning

If you are over 16, and would like to learn something new or gain a formal qualification, we have a range of courses on offer from learning Welsh, to GCSE courses.

Adult learning