Investigation finds 'no fault' after mother clashes with council about daughter's education
An investigation found there was "no fault with the council's actions" after a mother complained about its attempts to get her daughter back to school.
Local Democracy Reporter
I cover local democracy, politics and public interest news across Berkshire, including at Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Borough Council. Topics I cover include planning, licensing, health, social care, democracy, housing and homelessness and the environment.
I cover local democracy, politics and public interest news across Berkshire, including at Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Borough Council. Topics I cover include planning, licensing, health, social care, democracy, housing and homelessness and the environment.
An investigation found there was "no fault with the council's actions" after a mother complained about its attempts to get her daughter back to school.
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