Mr X complains about delays by the Council in assessing his child (Y’s) special educational needs and issuing an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. He says this has affected Y’s education and impacted the family’s mental health. There was fault in the way the Council delayed completing the EHC needs assessment and it still has not issued a final EHC Plan. This has caused significant distress and uncertainty for Mr X and Y has missed education. The Council has agreed to issue a final EHC Plan and make symbolic payments to remedy this injustice.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Devon County Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Upheld
Reference 25-013-611
Sector Education
Category Special Educational Needs
Decided 21 June 2026
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