The Council was at fault for failing to secure all the special educational provision in Y’s EHC Plan, for not properly assessing whether the education arranged for him was suitable overall, and for shortcomings in its transport decision-making and communication between services. This caused Y a loss of provision and caused Mrs X avoidable distress, frustration and uncertainty. The Council accepted our recommendations.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
East Sussex County Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Upheld
Reference 25-009-077
Sector Education
Category Special Educational Needs
Decided 21 July 2026
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