A PRESCHOOL has been closed due to "safeguarding concerns", the education watchdog has confirmed.

Treetops Preschool in Hedge End was forced to shut after its registration was suspended by Ofsted.

The Maunsell Way school was shut on January 26 after safeguarding concerns were reported to Ofsted. It remains closed.

A spokesperson from Ofsted told the Daily Echo: "The nursery was suspended on the 26th of January, after safeguarding concerns were reported to us.

"We cannot comment further at this time."

In a message sent to parents, seen by the Daily Echo, the school said it was "completely shocked", adding leaders do not know the details.

It said: "I have been informed by Ofsted that our registration has been suspended after a complaint.

"As you can imagine, we are completely shocked and do not know the details.

"What this means is that we are unable to open tomorrow and must remain closed until Ofsted have completed their review.

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"We have been instructed to inform you that this can take a few days or up to six weeks.

"Ofsted have requested your contact details, which we will pass on to them.

"I understand this is a huge blow to parents, children and us too.

"I can assure you I have no concerns regarding Treetops and consider it a safe, caring and fun setting, and I personally am completely shocked and upset by this.

"We have no further details as to what this entails and intend to cooperate fully with Ofsted to resolve this situation.

"As soon as we have any idea when we can resume our sessions we will be in touch."

The Daily Echo has Treetops Preschool.

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