Councils' failings lead to lack of options for children with SEND, ombudsman warns

Joe Lepper
Thursday, November 23, 2023

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being denied a choice in their children's support due to councils’ failure to “fully understand” how their personal budgets are used, a local government and social care ombudsman (LGO) report finds.

'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock
'Confusion' among councils around personal budgets is also leading to children missing school and accessing help, the LGO warns. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

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