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Registration of multi-building children’s homes splits sector

Children’s home providers are now able to register as many as four buildings in one application in a bid to reduce demand for places, Ofsted has said.
Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted
Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

According to new guidance, published by the inspectorate, providers are now able to make one registration application for up to four buildings, accommodating up to six children.

Previously, children’s homes providers have had to register each of the buildings where they provide care and accommodation separately with each providing support for around three or four children.

Ofsted’s national director for regulation and social care, Yvette Stanley described the changes as “a real step forward – allowing homes to work more flexibly, creatively, and to provide more options for children”.

Some providers and local authorities have welcomed the change, saying it would help provide more emergency placements, however, others have questioned the impact on the stability of placements in so-called “multi-building children’s homes”.

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