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Education Welfare Service

COUNCIL

Education Support

Accepting referrals

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.

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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