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Essex County Council

LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman) Upheld Reference 25-008-856 Sector Education Category Special Educational Needs Decided 07 June 2026

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Summary

Mrs X complains the Council failed to provide the Speech and Language Therapy outlined in her child, Y’s Education, Health and Care Plan. Mrs X also says the Council has failed to meet the agreement set out in Y’s personal budget. Mrs X says this has left Y without provision and has caused her distress and financial implications. We have found fault in the Council’s actions for failing to review Y’s Education, Health and Care Plan after deciding Speech and Language Therapy provision was not in his best interest and for delays in amending and reimbursing items in his personal budget. The Counci

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