Education Welfare Service
COUNCILEducation Support
The Education Welfare Service supports school attendance, tackles persistent absence, and works with families and schools to remove barriers to education. Handles elective home education and exclusions.
Cardiff-wide
Last verified 8 July 2026
Services offered
EducationSchool AttendanceWelfare
Languages served
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Areas covered
Cardiff-wide
Who can use this service
School-age children and families in Cardiff where attendance or educational welfare is a concern. Referral usually via school.
What to expect
Cost
Free
Typical wait
Contact within 1-2 weeks of referral; urgent cases sooner
How to access this service
Referral usually via school. Parents can contact the service directly about attendance, exclusions, or home education.
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