How to Set Up a Supported Accommodation Provision (16+ Ring Fenced Prov)
This event is for those exploring the world of Supported Accommodation, specifically for 16+ Ringed Fenced Provision for LAC
Date and time
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
👋 Welcome!
I'm Kingsley Paul, Nominated Individual and Director of AbrigoHomes Ltd, a Supported Accommodation provider based in South Yorkshire. With over 40 years of combined experience in Leaving Care Teams, Youth Services, Private Foster Care, and National Skills Programmes, our team has walked the path you're about to take.
In February 2025, we proudly received our Ofsted Certificate as a new provider of Ring-Fenced Group Living Supported Accommodation for 16+ Looked After Children (LAC). We documented every step of our journey—and now, we’re opening the door for you to do the same.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- ✅ Aspiring providers new to the supported accommodation sector
- ✅ Individuals who are starting the application process and feeling overwhelmed
- ✅ Investors seeking clarity on the operational and financial landscape in the sector
🧭 What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive online workshop will guide you through the entire Ofsted registration journey, including:
- 📜 Key standards and regulations you must meet
- 🤝 Understanding the difference between care and support
- 🗂️ Mandatory core policies for your application
- ⏳ Timelines and planning tips to save time
- 🏘️ Property requirements and setup essentials
- 💷 Financial planning and full cost breakdown
- 🧾 What local authorities expect for referrals
- 📉 The reality of referral numbers and demand for new providers
- 📁 Real examples of the exact documents we submitted to Ofsted
💡 Bonus Insights
I’ll also share:
- 💸 What we would do differently to save money
- 📊 Our full expenditure to date
- 🎁 A free 30-minute 1:1 session after the event
📸 Extras
- You’re welcome to take screenshots of the presentation
- Q&A time included—so bring your questions!
📩 Questions?
Email me directly at abrigohomesltd@gmail.com I look forward to helping you take your first confident step into this rewarding sector.
Please allow 3hrs for the event. Time may vary depending on number of questions asked.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is specifically for Ring-Fenced Group Living (LAC) providers
No, however you are free to take screen shots as we go through the slides. Additionally, we can discuss specific queries in the follow up 1-1 session.
The 1-1 session is a FREE service that will follow the event at a convenient time for you. It will provide opportunity for all those attending to ask specific queries in your context, explore any of the content we discussed in the workshop further and for general queries that may arise.
Yes, I will show you the exact documents we submitted including our financial plan, statement of purpose, business continuity plan, marketing plan and some of the core policies i.e. safeguarding
Yes, I will show you the exact costings we work with in our locality plus what we have spent to date and all the running costs you need to consider. We want you to learn from our errors and SAVE TIME and MONEY