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About the Supported Lodgings National Network
A Home for Good initiativeThe Supported Lodgings National Network (SLNN) brings together local authorities and independent organisations providing supported lodgings across the UK. The Network exists to strengthen the quality, availability and understanding of supported lodgings. By bringing schemes together, we create opportunities to share best practice, build connections, learn from one another and provide a collective voice for the sector. Today, the SLNN brings together more than 150 Supported Lodgings schemes, making it a national community for those delivering and developing supported lodgings
What is supported Lodgings?
Supported lodgings is a provision for young people aged 16+ whereby they live in the home of a ‘host’ family or individual. It aims to provide a balance of independence and support, with the host responsible for supporting the young person to develop skills for independence and providing other emotional and practical help.
A Home for Good initiative
The Supported Lodgings National Network was established and is led by Home for Good.
Home for Good works towards a society where no family feels alone, and every child has a home where they can flourish. Through the SLNN, Home for Good brings together the supported lodgings sector, develops and shares best practice, amplifies the experiences of young people and hosts, and advocates for the continued development and growth of supported lodgings.
2022
SLNN launch
The Supported Lodgings National Network launches
2023
Supported Accommodation regulations
New Supported Accommodation regulations come into force in England, formally recognising accommodation in a private residence as one of the four categories of regulated Supported Accommodation for 16 and 17-year-olds..
2024
Voices of Supported Lodgings
Voices of Supported Lodgings captures the experiences of more than 250 young people, strengthening the evidence base for the model.
2025
First National Supported Lodgings week
The first National Supported Lodgings week brings schemes together to celebrate the model and raise its profile nationally.
2026
The 'Staying Close' approach
Supported Lodgings becomes a key part of the Government's developing Staying Close approach, while the SLNN continues working with DfE, Ofsted and the sector to strengthen practice nationally.
Join the Supported Lodgings National Network (free)
Be part of a growing community of local authorities and organisations working together to strengthen supported lodgings across the UK.
Membership of the SLNN is free and provides opportunities to connect with other schemes, attend regular Network meetings, share learning and practice, and access resources and support.
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