Ofsted is set to provide essential oversight of supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 17.
Supported accommodation refers to housing and support for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17, which enables them to live semi-independently. Until now, this type of provision has had no independent scrutiny, potentially leaving children at risk in unsafe or unsuitable accommodation, including caravans and boats. Regulation and inspection will provide crucial oversight of the sector, and will assess whether accommodation is safe and meets children’s individual needs.
