Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman) Upheld Reference 25-010-297 Sector Education Category Alternative Provision Decided 27 May 2026

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Summary

Mrs X complains the Council wrongly classified her child, Y, as Electively Home Educated rather than a child missing school. Mrs X says this led to the Council failing to provide any alternative provision. Mrs X says the Council refused an Education, Health and Care Plan without proper consideration. Mrs X says when the Council did issue and Education, Health and Care Plan it did not provide the provision noted within it. Mrs X says Y’s secondary education has not started well and he has missed out on education and social experiences. She says Y has regressed academically and emotionally. Mrs

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