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Ombudsman outlines risks of Medway council failing to adjust school transport policy

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Published on: 20 January 2020

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LNB News 20/01/2020

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Issue Date: 20 January 2020

Published Date: 20 January 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a further report on the Medway Council case because the local authority has not implemented the Ombudsman’s recommendations to ensure Medway’s home to school transport policy complies with statutory guidance. In the report, the Ombudsman raises concerns surrounding eligible children being potentially barred from free transport erroneously, and opportunities for adjusting local admissions arrangements being ignored as a result of the council’s inaction.

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