A safe home — not just a house
Supported accommodation (also known as semi-independent accommodation, semi-independent living or 16+ accommodation) is accommodation with support for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17. C4U Homes provides it in Langley, Slough, for young people placed by local authorities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and beyond.
We are registering with Ofsted under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and our homes, staffing and policies are built around those regulations. We provide small, high-quality shared properties in Slough and Langley — environments that feel like home rather than institutional care settings.
Each property is staffed around the clock by trained support workers. Young people have their own bedroom, access to shared communal spaces, and their own front-door key — reflecting the balance between independence and safety that supported accommodation is designed to offer.
What's included in every placement
- Private furnished bedroom with lockable door
- Shared kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities
- All utility bills included (gas, electric, water, broadband)
- 24/7 on-site staff presence
- Weekly keyworker sessions
- Personalised support plan, reviewed monthly
- Access to the Life Skills Programme
- Safeguarding and risk management procedures
- Liaison with social worker and pathway plan
- Emergency out-of-hours support line
Small homes, not institutions
Our properties accommodate a small number of young people — creating a calm, settled household rather than a large group setting. This supports better relationships between residents and staff, and reduces the triggers that can come with busier environments.
Eligibility and referrals
Accepted referrals
- Male care leavers aged 16–17
- Slough Children First referrals
- Other Berkshire local authorities
- Buckinghamshire & surrounding areas
- Out-of-borough on assessment
Placement process
- Referral by phone or email
- Response within 24 hours
- Needs assessment arranged
- Match confirmed with LA
- Move-in date agreed
Discuss a placement
Social workers and commissioners can contact us directly to discuss a referral or visit one of our homes.
