Issue details

Decision to Award Compensation as Recommended by the Local Government Ombudsman

The Cabinet Member is recommended toauthorise the payments of £1,350 to reflect the distress to Miss X:

· Pay Miss X £1200 for the educational benefit of B, to recognise the impact of its failings on B’s education.

· Pay Miss X £150 to acknowledge the distress caused by the faults identified in this statement.

Total financial remedy of £1,350in line with the settlement amount recommended by the Local Government Ombudsman.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/05/2023

Decision due: May 2023 by Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education, Skills and the University

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education, Skills and the University

Lead director: Executive Director of Children's Services

Contact: Emma Harkin - 07747 564174.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Childrena and Education Scrutiny Committee