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Investigation of a complaint against a Primary School

The parents of a child with special educational needs complained that his primary school was not giving him the support he needed. 

We upheld the complaint and made a number of recommendations to the school.

Investigation Report
Upheld

Investigation of a complaint against Queen’s University, Belfast

A student complained about how Queen’s University gathered evidence in its investigation of an alleged assault.  We asked the University to apologise after we found it did not properly explain to the student how it obtained evidence from the PSNI.

Investigation Report

Investigation into complaint against primary school principal

Case Summary

Student appealed university’s decision to not accept and mark her assignment in full

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University failed to explain findings of probe into bullying allegations

A student complained to Queen’s University about bullying and harassment by other residents in her University accommodation.  We asked the University to apologise to the student for failures in the way it dealt with her complaint.

Investigation Report

Complaint handling failures follow allegations into principal’s conduct towards autistic pupil

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Multiple school failings identified after primary school girl was inappropriately touched by fellow pupil

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Apology from school settles parents' complaint

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Investigation into the handling of a planning application by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council failed to provide an applicant with the reasons why its Planning Committee deferred a decision on his planning application.  An Ombudsman's report was also critical of excessive delays when responding to the applicant's concerns.

Investigation Report

Investigation finds planning application was not properly considered

The Ombudsman has found that an application to build a residential nursing home in County Down was, in part, incorrectly assessed by planners.

Investigation Report

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