School term dates
Check term dates for this academic year.
Applying for a school place
Apply online for nursery, primary and secondary school places.
Cardiff schools
Find a school, catchment areas, numbers on roll, and how to contact a school.
School transport
Does your child qualify for free school transport? School bus routes, alternative transport and school transport for over-16s.
School essentials grant
If you are on a low income your child could be eligible for a School Essentials Grant (previously Pupil Development Grant).
Free school meals
If you are on a low income your child could be eligible for free school meals.
Additional learning needs
Advice and support for families with children who have additional learning needs.
Counselling in schools
We offer 1-to-1 counselling for children and young people aged 9 to 18.
Educational Psychology Service
The Educational Psychology Service works with pupils aged 0 to 19 to bring about positive change.
School catering service
Find out about the food we are serving.
Bullying, hate incidents and harassment
Advice on how to tackle bullying, hate and harassment.
School streets
Find out about school street locations, permits and fines.
School attendance
Your legal responsibility as a parent, advice on attendance, and who to contact if you are worried about a child's attendance.
Anxiety-based school avoidance
If your child is anxious about going to school, visit the Cardiff Families website.
Education otherwise than at school
Information about education otherwise than at school (EOTAS) and plans to improve outcomes for learners.
Education Investment Programme
Find out about the Education Investment Programme.
Become a specialist teacher in Cardiff
Apply now for additional learning needs teaching roles across primary and secondary settings.
School governors
Services for governors, how to contact your school governors and how to become a governor.
Welsh-medium education
Information to help you decide whether to take advantage of what Welsh-medium education has to offer.
Ein Dinas Ein Hiaith - Our City Our Language
Visit the website to find bilingual education and opportunities for all.
