# The Education (School Teacher Appraisal) (England) Regulations 2000, Regulation 20: Use and retention of appraisal statements


(1) Relevant information from appraisal statements may be taken into account by head teachers, school governing bodies (including committees of governing bodies), Chief Education Officers or any officers or advisers specifically designated by a Chief Education Officer under regulation 18(3)(d), 18(4) or 19(3)(d) in taking decisions, and in advising those responsible for taking decisions, about the performance, promotion, dismissal or discipline of school teachers or the use of any discretion in relation to pay.
(2) Appraisal procedures shall not form part of any disciplinary or dismissal procedures.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1620/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-school-teacher-appraisal-england-regulations-2000/regulation-20
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