Right to Appeal
All children, their parents or carers and young people have the right to appeal to the Education Tribunal of Wales (ETW) against decisions. Their job is to hear and decide appeals about children with additional learning needs. Appeals can be made by you the parent/carer or the young person themselves. The ETW is independent of government, local authorities, schools and Further Education Institutions (FEIs). Its decisions are legally binding.
The Tribunal is also able to make decisions about a child’s ability to understand matters relating to the ALN system, including what it means to bring an appeal. The Tribunal can appoint a case friend to support the child or young person. A case friend is someone who will support your child through the tribunal process. Children and young people will be provided with information to access independent advocacy services.