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Nine in 10 complaints about SEND provision upheld by Ombudsman

The Ombudsman is receiving more complaints about education, health and care plans (EHCP) than ever before – and the vast majority are being upheld.

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By Martin Ford | 03 October 2019

The Ombudsman is receiving more complaints about education, health and care plans (EHCP) than ever before – and the vast majority are being upheld.

The situation was described as ‘exceptional and unprecedented' by Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King.

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