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
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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