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Ofsted launches consultation on supported accommodation inspections

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Ofsted has launched a consultation over inspection plans for supported accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds in care.
Supported settings will be inspected from April next year. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock
Supported settings will be inspected from April next year. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

The consultation comes ahead of the introduction of inspections for such settings in April next year.

Launching its consultation, a spokesperson for Ofsted said: “The consultation is an opportunity for providers, children, care leavers and the wider sector to give their views on proposals relating to inspection outcomes, the notice we give for inspections and the main features of effective supported accommodation.”

It will consult on plans including three possible outcomes for settings which include:

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