Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Cambridgeshire County Council has been criticised by the local government and social care ombudsman (LGO) over its delay in apologising after a clinically vulnerable boy missed out on 14 months of education and support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO
LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO

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