Welcome to the Education Tribunal for Wales

The tribunal continues to work remotely with limited access to items delivered by post. If possible, please ensure that any documents required by the tribunal (including application forms and written submissions) are sent by email to educationtribunal@gov.wales.

If this is not possible, please contact the tribunal office on 0300 025 9800 for alternative arrangements.

The tribunal is listing hearings as normal. However, please note that in the majority of cases hearings are being listed virtually using the Tribunal's cloud video platform.

Recording of Tribunal Hearings

Please note that the Tribunal is not recording tribunal hearings.  It is a criminal offence to record tribunal hearings including taking any photographs, videos or audio recordings.

You can choose to hold your Tribunal in Welsh or English. You can also communicate with the Tribunal in either language.

The Education Tribunal for Wales (ETW) hears and makes decisions on appeals about the additional learning needs, or special educational needs, of children and young people, and claims of disability discrimination in schools.

ETW is an independent tribunal. It is funded by the government, but its members and decisions are wholly independent of government, and all other bodies. Its decisions are binding, and local authorities and responsible bodies must follow its orders.

Statistical information and an annual account of activities are provided in the annual report.