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Ofsted suspends registration of four outdoor activity centres

Ofsted has suspended childcare provision at four outdoor activity centres amid “serious safeguarding issues”.
PGL operates sites for seven- to 17-year-olds in the UK and France. Picture: PGL Travel
PGL operates sites for seven- to 17-year-olds in the UK and France. Picture: PGL Travel

The inspectorate said the registration of four sites run by PGL Travel had been suspended “immediately” due to a catalogue of concerns including allegations of substance misuse by staff.

Ofsted said it could not give any further detail on the issues but added they were being investigated “by other agencies”.

“We can advise that they include environmental health concerns, health and safety issues, and the conduct of staff – including substance misuse,” a statement said.

The suspensions come following inspections this week of five sites run by the camp operator which offers Ofsted-registered childcare to unaccompanied children under the age of eight. 

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