Ofsted Supported Accommodation Registration Service
Complete Registration Package for 16-18 Year Olds
Professional support for registering your supported accommodation service under The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. From documentation to Ofsted approval, we handle everything.
£2,795 | 3-Stage Process | Virtual Property Review Included
What’s Included
✓ Statement of Purpose addressing 4 Quality Standards
✓ Young Person’s Guide (accessible format)
✓ 8 Mandatory Policies tailored to 2023 Regulations
✓ Location Risk Assessment with consultation evidence
✓ Workforce Plan & Business Plan with cash-flow forecast
✓ Virtual property assessment against Accommodation Standard
✓ SC1 & SC2 application form completion and submission
✓ Mock interviews and site visit preparation
✓ Support until registration decision received
Three-Stage Process
Stage 1: Document Preparation & Virtual Property Review (3-4 weeks)
Complete documentation package created and your premises virtually assessed for compliance.
Stage 2: SC1 & SC2 Application Submission (1-2 weeks)
Professional form completion with all supporting documents and financial evidence. Application submitted and tracked.
Stage 3: Ofsted Interview & Inspection Preparation (variable timeline)
Mock interviews, site visit preparation, and support until your registration is approved.
Why This Matters
❌ Common refusal reasons:
- Using children’s homes policies instead of supported accommodation framework
- Cannot explain difference between “support” and “care”
- Inadequate understanding of 2023 Regulations
- Poor financial viability evidence
✅ We ensure your application demonstrates:
- Full knowledge of the 4 Quality Standards
- Proper supported accommodation framework (not children’s homes)
- Regulatory competence and management capability
- Financial sustainability
Cost of refusal: £4,500 non-refundable Ofsted fees + months of lost revenue
Key Differences: Supported Accommodation vs Children’s Homes
| Supported Accommodation | Children’s Homes |
|---|---|
| 4 Quality Standards | 9 Standards |
| No mandatory qualifications | Level 5 Diploma required |
| Provider-level registration | Premises-based |
| Ages 16-17 only | Primarily under 18s |
| Support for independence | Provision of care |
Critical: Children’s homes documentation will cause refusal. We create supported accommodation-specific documents.
What You Need
Premises:
Manager: Registered Service Manager with 2+ years experience in residential support (children or adults) – no mandatory qualifications
Finances: £30-60k startup costs including £4,500 Ofsted registration fees
Category: Category 2 (care-experienced only) or Category 3 (may include non-care adults)
Investment
Standard Price: £2,995
Current Price: £2,395
Payment options: Full payment, staged payments, or flexible plans
Value: Placements worth £800-£1,500/week. 2-bedroom property generates £6,400-£12,000+ monthly at capacity.
Next Steps
- Free 30-minute consultation – Assess your readiness
- Engagement – Confirm service and payment
- Stage 1 – Documentation & virtual review (3-4 weeks)
- Stage 2 – Application submission (1-2 weeks)
- Stage 3 – Interview preparation (variable Ofsted timeline)
- Success – URN issued, begin taking placements
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