The consultation proposes a range of new standards in a bid to address the quality of supported accommodation for looked-after children aged 16 to 17, after a ban was introduced on such provision for under-16s in September last year.
The standards consulted on include:
Providing children with 24-hour access to help in crisis or emergency situations.
Tailored support to meet children’s needs, with encouragement to take a lead in determining this support.
Placements to be warm and homely, with support for children to live “semi-independently”. This includes lockable bedrooms, internet access, mobile reception and a telephone.
Accommodation must be monitored by the registered provider.
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