Proposals set out by the Department for Education suggest banning the use of such provision for under-16s and laying out a new set of national minimum standards by which accommodation would be monitored.
Under the new plans Ofsted and local police forces would have more power to enforce rules and safeguards.
The consultation has split views among organisations supporting looked-after children, with many claiming the proposals do not go far enough to protect 16- to 18-year-olds.
The proposals fuelled a ‘Keep Caring to 18’ campaign, set up by a coalition of organisations, who believe the government should introduce a blanket ban on unregulated supported accommodation.
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