The council agreed to provide the therapy for the girl, who attended a mainstream primary school, in a draft education, health and care plan (EHCP) in February 2019 but did not complete a formal review of her support until January 2021.
Ombudsman Michael King found in his investigation into the delays that the EHCP was due to be processed in May 2019.
Despite the delays, the girl did receive some provision to help with her coordination difficulties and sensory overload until February 2020 when Covid-19 restrictions were implemented. The council then failed to reinstate her occupational therapy until February 2022, King’s report finds.
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