Spinnaker Tower Abseil, Portsmouth
11 July 2026
News
Step by Step’s Supported Lodgings has become the first service of its kind to achieve Ofsted accreditation.
This is another considerable milestone for a service that has grown to accommodate and support hundreds of young people each year. Step by Step is now the largest Supported Lodgings provider in the UK, as well as being considered the authority in the field.
We were delighted to receive considerable praise in the Ofsted report, including:
The Ofsted inspection proved to be a valuable process, making useful recommendations that can further develop and strengthen the service.
“We are immensely proud of our first Ofsted grading,” commented Kelly Headen, Head of Fostering and Supported Lodgings at Step by Step. “I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their contributions during the inspection itself, and for continuing to work with us at Step by Step in such a collaborative way. It is us working together that achieves the lasting positive outcomes and experiences for so many young people in Step by Step Supported Lodgings.”
Last year, Supported Lodgings found safe and supportive homes for 229 young people.
If you have a spare room and want to make a difference in a young person’s life, find out more about becoming a Supported Lodgings host.
We are proud to announce the opening of our new move-on property in Bedhampton. This home will support up to four young people aged 18 and over, many of whom might otherwise be left waiting on housing lists, homeless, or relying on a friend’s sofa.
The Bedhampton property is the third Step by Step move-on home – a unique accommodation model for young people ready to move on with their lives but with no viable housing options available to them.
