The Disciplinary Tribunal website is moving to the Teaching Council website.

Tribunal decisions, hearing information and guidance will move to a dedicated section of the Teaching Council website. The Tribunal remains independent.

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FAQ

  • The Teaching Council regulates the teaching profession and receives and assesses concerns about teachers.

    The Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC) considers referred conduct matters and may refer cases to the Disciplinary Tribunal.

    The Tribunal independently hears and determines disciplinary cases, including any appropriate orders.

  • The website has been redeveloped to make Disciplinary Tribunal information easier to find and access, with improved search functionality for decisions, clearer guidance on hearing processes, and better connections to related Teaching Council and Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC) information.

  • Yes. The Disciplinary Tribunal is an independent decision-making body under the Education and Training Act 2020.

    The Disciplinary Tribunal makes its own decisions based on the evidence and submissions presented. The Teaching Council does not direct the Tribunal's decisions.