JD v Ofsted (Suspension of registration) [2018] UKFTT 696 (HESC) (29 November 2018)

JD v Ofsted (Suspension of registration) [2018] UKFTT 696 (HESC) (29 November 2018)

The tribunal held that Ofsted's decision to suspend the applicant's registration was lawful and proportionate, as it was necessary to protect children pending further investigation.

Citation
[2018] UKFTT 696 (HESC)
Parties
Applicant: JD; Respondent: Ofsted
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
29 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Tribunal Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Suspension of Registration, Childminder Regulation, Ofsted Powers
Administrative Law Education Law Childcare Regulation Suspension of Registration Childminder Regulation Ofsted Powers

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Parties

JD

Applicant

Ofsted

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Tribunal Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Ofsted's suspension of the applicant's registration as a childminder was lawful and justified under Schedule 7 of the relevant legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal held that Ofsted's decision to suspend the applicant's registration was lawful and proportionate, as it was necessary to protect children pending further investigation.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The suspension of registration remains in force