Emma Jayne Duffield v Ofsted

Emma Jayne Duffield v Ofsted

A reasonable person, knowing the law and facts, would believe that continued provision of childcare by the Appellant may expose a child to a risk of harm due to Mr Cox’s excessive alcohol consumption, alleged violent behaviour, and the Appellant’s lack of understanding and reporting of risks.

Parties
Appellant: Emma Jayne Duffield; Respondent: Ofsted
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Suspension of Registration, Risk of Harm, Childminder Suitability, Burden and Standard of Proof
Childcare Regulation Administrative Law Suspension of Registration Risk of Harm Childminder Suitability Burden and Standard of Proof

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Parties

Emma Jayne Duffield

Appellant

Ofsted

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether continued provision of childcare by the Appellant may expose a child to a risk of harm

Ratio Decidendi

A reasonable person, knowing the law and facts, would believe that continued provision of childcare by the Appellant may expose a child to a risk of harm due to Mr Cox’s excessive alcohol consumption, alleged violent behaviour, and the Appellant’s lack of understanding and reporting of risks.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Suspension of Appellant’s registration as childminder for six weeks confirmed