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If this is the first time you've visited this online Procedures Manual please read through our Using this Procedures Manual guidance to familiarise yourself with the layout and functions. 

Please note: This manual is related to young people 16 plus.

In addition, there is also the term 'Support' which means empowering someone to take control over their own lives and helping a young person achieve independence in all areas of their own life. However care and support are on a continuum and only young people who have been matched appropriately should be placed in supported accommodation.

Other Dorset Procedure Manuals that may be helpful are:

• Dorset Children’s Services;
• Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SCP) Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Dorset Children’s Homes Procedure Manual;
• Dorset Foster Carers Handbook;
• Dorset Supported Lodgings Handbook.

See also:

Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023

Department for Education Guidance on Providing Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People - guide to the Regulations on providing supported accommodation for children and young people. It includes the Quality Standards that all supported accommodation providers must meet.

Guidance:  Introduction to Supported Accommodation - what providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.