# The Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Wales) Regulations 2003, Regulation 17: Appeals


(1) Where the appropriate body decides under regulation 14 that a person —
(a) should have his or her induction period extended; or
(b) has failed satisfactorily to complete the induction period,
that person may appeal to the Council against the decision.
(2) Schedule 2 has effect in relation to appeals under this regulation.
(3) Where a person appeals against a decision to have an induction period extended, the Council may —
(a) allow the appeal;
(b) dismiss the appeal; or
(c) substitute a different period of extension but
(i) in the case of a teacher in full-time service not exceeding the appropriate period specified in regulation 7(1); or
(ii) in the case of a teacher in part-time service not exceeding the period specified in regulation 7(2) or (3).
(4) Where a person appeals against a decision that he or she has failed satisfactorily to complete an induction period, the Council may —
(a) allow the appeal;
(b) dismiss the appeal; or
(c) extend the induction period for such period as it thinks fit but
(i) in the case of a teacher in full-time service not exceeding the appropriate period specified in regulation 7(1); or
(ii) in the case of a teacher in part-time service not exceeding the period specified in regulation 7(2) or (3).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2003/543/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-induction-arrangements-for-school-teachers-wales-regulations-2003/regulation-17
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