Department for Education
- Date 1 December 2020
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Department for Education (DfE) about the School Complaints Unit. The DfE says it is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12 of the FOIA, as it would exceed the appropriate cost and time limit to do so. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DfE is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12 and is satisfied that the DfE met its obligations under section 16 to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the DfE to take any steps.