Ombudsman criticises council for school admissions code failure

Derren Hayes
Friday, July 23, 2021

Leeds City Council has been criticised by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for failing to follow guidance on summer-born admissions when deciding the school start date for an August-born girl.

Leeds Council was ordered to apologise and pay the mother £150 for her time and trouble.
Leeds Council was ordered to apologise and pay the mother £150 for her time and trouble.

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