Written questions

Supported Housing

Commons · Question 25072 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of delays in Ofsted registration for supported accommodation providers on the availability of placements for care-experienced young people.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 7 Sep 2026

Ofsted has seen increasing application volumes across children's social care. As of 31 March 2026, there were 370 ongoing applications from supported accommodation providers, down from 616 in the previous year. The registered supported accommodation secto...