Temporary Accommodation: Rural Areas
2026-05-13 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 1420 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure temporary accommodation in rural areas is (a) safe and (b) accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Answer
The statutory homelessness code of guidance sets out that temporary accommodation placements must be suitable to the needs of a household, including the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The code of guidance sets out that ...