Guidance
Register a supported accommodation service: guidance for applicants
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a supported accommodation service.
Applies to England
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This guidance explains the policies and registration requirements Ofsted uses to assess your application to run a supported accommodation service.
It also outlines what to expect after your supported accommodation service is registered.
Please note that the supported accommodation guidance for registration is currently under review and subject to change. You may be asked for additional information.
Updates to this page
Published 4 April 2023
Last updated 17 September 2026
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Contact email updated to sc.admin@ofsted.gov.uk in 'Responsibilities of providers and managers in Ofsted-registered supported accommodation'.
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First published.