Mr X complained about the Council’s delay in assessing his child’s special educational needs and issuing an Education, Health and Care Plan. We found avoidable delay by the Council. The Council, which had already apologised, agreed to make a symbolic payment to Mr X in recognition of the avoidable distress caused by its delay.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Derbyshire County Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Upheld
Reference 25-006-778
Sector Education
Category Special Educational Needs
Decided 28 May 2026
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