Written question WQ88471
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 12 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government monitoring the remedies decided by the Education Tribunal for Wales which apply to further education institutions?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Education tribunals are an independent process which may give recommendations to colleges, which are autonomous bodies. A tribunal process engages only the relevant college and those appealing and does not directly involve the Welsh Government. It would therefore be inappropriate for Ministers to intervene. However, my officials monitor the outcomes of tribunals and ensure any recommendations are responded to.
As colleges are autonomous bodies, they each have their own complaints procedures, which include an option for the right of appeal. The Welsh Government does not have the legal powers to investigate complaints against them.