Marcia Janice Steele v Ofsted

Marcia Janice Steele v Ofsted

The evidence demonstrates grave concerns about the appellant's judgment and ability to safeguard children, particularly her failure to prevent children being present during a scheduled eviction and her actions to delay enforcement using children. The threshold for suspension under regulation 9 is met, and the...

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Parties
Appellant: Marcia Janice Steele; Respondent: Ofsted
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Suspension of Registration, Risk Assessment, Proportionality, Public Interest, Safeguarding Children
Childcare Regulation Administrative Law Suspension of Registration Risk Assessment Proportionality Public Interest Safeguarding Children

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Parties

Marcia Janice Steele

Appellant

Ofsted

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold test in regulation 9 of the 2008 Regulations is satisfied for suspension of registration
  2. 2 Whether the suspension decision is necessary, justified, and proportionate
  3. 3 Whether procedural fairness and reporting restrictions were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence demonstrates grave concerns about the appellant's judgment and ability to safeguard children, particularly her failure to prevent children being present during a scheduled eviction and her actions to delay enforcement using children. The threshold for suspension under regulation 9 is met, and the suspension decision is necessary, justified, and proportionate pending further investigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The decision to suspend registration dated 29 August 2024 is confirmed.
  • The appeal is dismissed.