Introducing national standards for unregulated accommodation
Applies to England
Detail of outcome
Read the summary of the responses we received, along with the government’s response outlining the next steps in the Introducing national standards for independent and semi-independent provision for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17 consultation response.
You can also read the consultation analysis ‘Consultation on national standards for unregulated provision: analytical report’ and the analysis of the focus groups with children and young people ‘National standards for unregulated provision: young people’s views’.
The government will:
- implement mandatory national standards for provision that accommodates 16-and 17-year-old looked-after children and care leavers
- introduce requirements for providers to register and be inspected by Ofsted
- call this provision ‘supported accommodation for young people’
Original consultation
Consultation description
The government wants to hear what care experienced children and young people think should be covered in new national standards for unregulated accommodation, and how we make sure that they are high quality and keep young people safe.
We would like to know your views on:
- how to tell the difference between children’s homes and independent and semi-independent accommodation
- what this type of accommodation should be called
- what should be included in the new standards
- how Ofsted should make sure the accommodation is following the new standards
We have also published a separate version of this consultation aimed at local authorities and providers.
Last updated 15 December 2021 + show all updates
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Added links to the consultation response and related research reports.
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First published.