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Complaints in numbers
Since the Ombudsman for Children’s Office first opened in 2004, the number of complaints we receive has increased each year.
Most of our complaints come from parents complaining on behalf of their children, but guardians, social workers, doctors and other professionals, as well as children themselves also contact us.
Education is always one of the most complained about categories which isn’t surprising considering the amount of time young people spend at school and due to the need to provide education to all children. We also receive complaints about health, housing, child protection and many other issues. Find out more about our complaints here.
2023
Number of new complaints in 2023
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2022
Number of new complaints in 2022
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2021
Number of new complaints in 2021
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2020
Number of new complaints in 2020
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2019
Number of new complaints in 2019
In 2019, we received 1,503 new complaints.
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2018
Number of new complaints in 2018
In 2018, we received 1,622 new complaints.
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2017
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2016
Number of new complaints in 2016
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*Exceeds 100% as some categories are mentioned in more than one complaints.
2015
Number of new complaints in 2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
Number of new complaints in 2006
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