Statutory Basis: Section 17(1) of, and Sch.1 to, the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

Description: Considers appeals made by parents and young people against decisions of Education Authorities regarding the provision of educational support.

Jurisdiction: Scotland only

Website: www.asntscotland.gov.uk

Statistical data for 2008/09 Financial Year

Judicial Pool: 31

Days Sat: 23/9*

Receipts: 35

Withdrawn: 10

Decided: 11

Outstanding: 14

Success Rate: 82%

Oral Hearings: 82%

Waiting Times: 12 weeks from receipt to hearing, 13 days from hearing to dispatch of written decision.

Notes: * The first figure (23 days), indicates the number of days sat throughout the reporting year 2008-09 including hearings regarding references received in the previous reporting year. The second figure (9) indicates the number of days sat relating to references received in the reporting year.

Committees

Scottish
Committee

Cymru / Welsh
Committee