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Useful Links for
SA Providers

Everything you need in one place — official Ofsted frameworks, registration guidance, sector associations, procurement portals and children's services bodies. Curated by SAPC to save you time navigating the regulatory landscape.

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Official Government

Ofsted Resources

Inspection Framework

Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)

The official Ofsted framework used to inspect supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16–17. Essential reading for every provider.

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gov.uk  ·  Official SCCIF Document

Inspection Reports

Ofsted Reports Search

Search and access published Ofsted inspection reports for all registered supported accommodation services across England.

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reports.ofsted.gov.uk

Registration

Register a Supported Accommodation Service

Official Ofsted guidance for applicants looking to register a new supported accommodation service. Covers eligibility, requirements and the application process.

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gov.uk  ·  Registration Guidance for Applicants

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Sector Bodies

Sector Associations

Association

Supported Accommodation Association (SAA)

The national membership body representing supported accommodation providers across England. Offers guidance, networking, and sector advocacy.

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saassociation.org.uk

Association

National Association of Supported Accommodation Partners (NASAP)

Represents supported accommodation providers at a national level, working to raise standards and champion the sector's role in supporting young people.

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nasap.org.uk

Regional Body

Cross Regional Arrangements Group (CCRAG) — S4S

CCRAG's Supported Accommodation for Supported (S4S) programme — a cross-regional collaboration improving commissioning and quality of supported accommodation services.

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ccrag.org.uk

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Government Body

Children's Services

Government Office

Children's Commissioner for England

The independent Children's Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of children in England, including those in supported accommodation. A key source of policy guidance and sector research.

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childrenscommissioner.gov.uk

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Contracts & Tenders

Procurement & Tendering

Government Portal

Find a Tender Service

The official UK government portal for finding public sector contract opportunities, including local authority tenders for supported accommodation placements and services.

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find-tender.service.gov.uk

Procurement Platform

ProContract by Due North

A widely used procurement portal by local authorities across England. Many councils use ProContract to publish supported accommodation framework invitations and placement contracts.

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procontract.due-north.com

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