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The Big Debate: Is supported accommodation now an accepted care option?

5 mins read Children's Services Social Care
Ofsted will begin routine inspections of supported accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds this autumn. Experts discuss if the changes will improve outcomes for young people and boost sector opinion of settings
Ofsted says inspections of supported accommodation will focus on the suitability of placements for individuals - INSTA_PHOTOS/ADOBE STOCK

Panellists 

Yvette Stanley, national director of regulation and social care at Ofsted

Before joining Ofsted in 2018, Yvette was previously director for children, schools and families at Merton Council and has more than 30 years of experience in children’s services.

In her current role, she leads on the regulation of early years and social care provision, the inspection of children’s social care, joint targeted area inspections and Ofsted’s safeguarding work across remits.

David Thompson, chair of the National Association of Supported Accommodation Partners (NASAP)

David is chief executive of the Inicio Group of children’s social care accommodation providers and has previous experience leading forums for leaving care providers.

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