Product Overview

This Statement of Purpose (SOP) has been professionally developed for Supported Accommodation providers supporting young people aged 16–17. It is fully aligned with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and reflects current Ofsted inspection expectations.

The document sets out, in clear and structured terms, how a service operates, what it offers, and how it safeguards and supports young people. It provides a strong, compliant foundation for providers at all stages , from registration and commissioning through to inspection and ongoing delivery.

Why a Strong Statement of Purpose Matters

The Statement of Purpose is a core regulatory document. Ofsted inspectors, placing local authorities and commissioners use it to assess:

• Whether a service understands its role and responsibilities

• How young people are safeguarded and supported

• Whether practice matches stated aims and policies

• The quality of leadership, oversight and governance

A poorly written or generic SOP can create risk during inspection. This product ensures providers can present a clear, confident and credible picture of their service.

What This Statement of Purpose Includes

Clear alignment to Regulations 4, 5, 6 and 7 Detailed description of the service’s aims, ethos and objectives Clear explanation of safeguarding arrangements Health and safety responsibilities clearly set out Support arrangements and independence planning explained Staffing, management and governance structure Engagement with young people and complaints processes Quality assurance and service monitoring arrangements Blank sections for provider-specific details (addresses, staffing, capacity) 

How This SOP Can Be Used

• Submitted as part of Ofsted registration

• Shared with placing local authorities and commissioners

• Used as a reference document during inspection

• Provided to staff to support consistent practice

• Offered to young people in an accessible format

• Used as a governance document to support quality assurance

  
  

Why Purchase This Product

Saves time and reduces compliance risk Written specifically for Supported Accommodation (not children’s homes) Reflects real inspection expectations and regulatory language Easy to personalise and implement Complements policy and procedure packs Provides confidence during inspection and commissioning

Who This Product Is For

Supported Accommodation Providers Registered Managers & Responsible Individuals New Providers Preparing for Registration Established Services Updating Documentation Providers Responding to Inspection Feedback

Important Information

This product provides a compliant framework and must be personalised to reflect the provider’s specific service arrangements, staffing and accommodation.

Professional • Compliant • Inspection-Ready

A strong foundation for Supported Accommodation services delivering safe, high-quality support to young people.

Included With Your Purchase (SOP)

Every purchase of this Statement of Purpose includes two complimentary inspection-support tools designed to help providers evidence compliance in practice:

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• An Evidence Tracker, linking the Statement of Purpose to relevant policies, procedures and operational records, supporting clear audit trails and inspection discussions.

• An Ofsted Inspection Mapping Tool, demonstrating how the Statement of Purpose aligns with regulatory requirements and inspection lines of enquiry.

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These additional resources support providers to confidently demonstrate consistency between documented intent and day-to-day practice, strengthening inspection preparedness and governance arrangements at no additional cost.