Free school meals are offered to children of families who are in receipt of Income Support or Income based Job Seekers Allowance, support under part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 or Child Tax Credits
Most parents choose to send their child to their 'local' school within this traditional area, however they have the right to state a preference for the child to attend any school.
School clothing grants are payments made at the discretion of local authorities to certain families to assist with the cost of school clothing for pupils attending state maintained schools.
Every School has a Governing Body to represent the public in the running of schools. Governors bring perspectives from ordinary life and work with the staff and the Local Authority to help secure the best possible education for the children in the school.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is preparing to respond to new Welsh Assembly Government legislation that will change the way post-16 education and training is provided forever.
Pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to free school transport if they live beyond the statutory walking distance and attend the school designated by the council to serve the home address.
16-19 year old students in further education who meet specified criteria are entitled to subsidised transport to and from their educational establishment.
