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Only 17% of supported accommodation providers have a full inspection outcome
Published 27 October 2026 ยท Drafted with AI, checked by an editor
Supported accommodation grew 37% in a year to 1,220 providers, but most have not yet had a full inspection.
What changedOfsted's 2026 statistics include supported accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds for the first time in this form.Who it affectsSupported accommodation providers and the councils that place young people with them.What to doIf you have not been inspected yet, prepare now: the first full inspection can come at any time.Key datesPublished 30 July 2026. Figures at 31 March 2026.
There were 1,220 supported accommodation providers with 9,350 premises and 24,700 places. 88% of providers are private.
Only 210 providers (17%) had a published full inspection outcome. Of those, 45% were rated consistently strong.
Original source
Main findings: children's social care in England 2026 (GOV.UK)
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