School attendance and welfare
Information about attendance and child welfare, including child employment.
Education penalty notices
The Education (Penalty Notices) (Wales) Regulations 2013 introduced fixed notice penalties for regular non-attendance at school.
Children missing from education (CME)
If you think a child and/or young person is missing from education (in whatever capacity), please inform the education department by making a referral.
Child Employment
If your child wants to have paid part-time work while still at school there are a number of rules that apply.
Child performance licensing
Child performance licence requirements and application forms for children who reside in Swansea.
Education Welfare Service
Education Welfare Officers support parents who may be experiencing difficulty in ensuring that their children attend school regularly.
Exclusions from schools
If your child has been excluded or is facing the possibility of exclusion, then the following information may be helpful.
Safeguarding guidance for Education and Lifelong Learning Services
This guidance document has been produced on the basis of supporting good practice within Education and Lifelong Learning in relation to safeguarding and child protection.
Last modified on 08 November 2021