The government banned the use of unregulated supported accommodation, which provides housing but not formal care, for children aged under 16 in September.
However, campaigners have long called for the use of "care-less" provision, which often sees vulnerable young people housed in hotels, hostels and caravans, to be outlawed completely.
Ofsted will begin to regulate such settings in 2023 but they will not be expected to provide care, which is central to the children’s homes quality standards.
The delegation of care experienced people, aged between 21 and 45, marched on Downing Street yesterday (1 February) supported by charity Article 39 and the Together Trust.
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