Member News from Together Trust: What is an 'unregistered children’s home' and why is it illegal?

A recent investigation by the Observer and the Together Trust has shed light on a hidden side of the children’s homes’ system. We are here to provide a simple explanation about the different types of housing for children in care.  

What is an unregistered children’s home? 
Unregistered homes are houses for children in care that are not registered with Ofsted. By law, children’s homes must be registered so that Ofsted can check them to make sure they are safe and loving places.  

Ofsted is an independent regulator, meaning their reviews can be considered unbiased. 

Because unregistered homes are not checked by an independent regulator there is no evidence that they follow the minimum requirements that providers need to stick to. Therefore, the quality of these homes varies.  

These types of homes are illegal. Providers must register first before they accept children to live there.

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