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Schools

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.​​