Serendipity (Devon) Ltd v Ofsted [2019] UKFTT 198 (HESC) (26 March 2019)

The tribunal found that Ofsted acted within its powers in cancelling the registration, as the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements.

Citation: [2019] UKFTT 198 (HESC)
Parties: Applicant: Serendipity (Devon) Ltd; Respondent: Ofsted
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 March 2019
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Cancellation of Registration, Childminders, Day Care Providers

Administrative Law Education Law Cancellation of Registration Childminders Day Care Providers

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Parties

Serendipity (Devon) Ltd

Applicant

Ofsted

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Ofsted's cancellation of registration was lawful
2 Whether the applicant met the statutory requirements for registration

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Ofsted acted within its powers in cancelling the registration, as the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Registration cancellation upheld