Anthem Schools Trust (formerly CfBT Schools Trust)
- Date 3 October 2024
- Sector Education
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 14(1): Not upheld, FOI 16(1): Not upheld
The Commissioner’s decision is that Anthem Schools Trust (‘the Trust’) is entitled to refuse the complainant’s request for information about special educational needs and disability support under section 14(1) of FOIA. The request can be categorised as a vexatious request, and it was submitted as part of a campaign against the Trust. The Trust is also entitled to refuse the request under section 12(1) of FOIA as complying with it would exceed the appropriate cost limit. There was no breach of section 16(1), which concerns advice and assistance. It’s not necessary for the Trust to take any corrective steps.