Inspection on 16/06/09 for Freeman College - 112 Brincliffe Edge Road

This inspection was carried out on 16th June 2009.

CQC found this care home to be providing an Good service.

The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.

Other inspections for this house

Freeman College - 112 Brincliffe... 03/07/07

Freeman College - 112 Brincliffe... 13/07/06

Extracts from inspection reports are licensed from CQC, this page was updated on 06/08/2009.

Random inspection report Care homes for adults (18-65 years) Name: Address: Freeman College - 112 Brincliffe Edge Road 112 Brincliffe Edge Road Sheffield S11 9BZ two star good service The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. Details of how to get other inspection reports for this care home, including the last key inspection report, can be found on the last page of this report. Lead inspector: Sue. Turner Date: 1 6 0 6 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home Name of care home: Address: Freeman College - 112 Brincliffe Edge Road 112 Brincliffe Edge Road Sheffield S11 9BZ 01142525940 01142130299 ollie.cheney@fmc.rmet.org.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Ruskin Mill Educational Trust care home 3 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 0 learning disability mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia Conditions of registration: 3 3 Service Users between the ages of 16 and 17 years may be accommodated. Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home The home comprises of two properties that are an annexe to Freeman College, which is part of the Ruskin Mill Educational Trust. The home offers residential accommodation and personal support to three people during term time and young people return to their families during the college holidays. People live in domestic style houses and are cared for by house parents. House parents are employed by the college to create a warm, family atmosphere within the house so that people are living in a friendly environment. Individual bedrooms and communal living areas are provided. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 10 Brief description of the care home The houses are situated within a short distance of the college, within a residential area and close to shops, churches, bus routes and a public park A copy of the previous inspection report was available for anyone visiting or using the college and information about how to raise any issues of concern or make a complaint was on display in the entrance halls of the two registered properties. The range of fees for the college can be obtained by contacting the registered manager at the college. A Statement of Purpose, Service User Guide and Student Handbook were available and provided to people that had an interest in the service. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 10 What we found: This service was dormant on the date we wrote this report. Dormant means that it is not providing a service to people. This is because it was registered with us, and open for business but only providing services that are not regulated by us. We inspect services by using information from people who use the service. If there is no one using the service, we can not do a full inspection and award a quality rating. Until people start using this service, we will follow our guidance on dormant services. This means we will do a random inspection every twelve months. You can read more about this in our guidance called How we manage dormant services, which is available on our web site www.cqc.org.uk Choice of Home The AQAA stated that the service had a very thorough application and assessment process, managed at corporate level and implementation at local level. Initial background information was gathered by the admissions team, who then decided whether to invite people for a one-day visit. The results of the one-day visit then determined whether people were invited for a three-day residential visit. Following this the panel decided on the basis of detailed reports whether to offer a student a placement at the College. The college were planning to review and improve the assessment process over the next 12 months. The college had received positive feedback from students and parents and other agencys about the assessment process. Individual Needs and Choices The AQAA stated that care plans and risk assessments were in place for all. People were supported and encouraged to make decisions to promote independence. There was constant, almost 1 to 1 support for students in making decisions about their lives. Weekly house meetings were held to decide access to a wide range of cultural, entertainment activities and youth clubs etc. Peer support was facilitated from student to student. Many activities were risk assessed and training delivered as part of the risk assessment process. There was a system in place for reporting any unexplained absences. Students had their own confidentiality policy. Training was given to all house-parents. The college aimed to improve the quality assurance progress and therefore the quality and consistency of the tracking of student progress. Lifestyle The AQAA stated that students were enabled to live in as close to a normal family setting as possible while at College. Students were supported and encouraged to live active, socially fulfilling, nutritionally healthy and safe lives. Therapies offered included counselling, sex and relationship education and access to the college doctor. If asked for, regular visits to church on Sunday were arranged. Vocational education was the bedrock Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 10 of the curriculum and work experience was offered to all students. Support was offered to students wishing to access outside activities e.g. football for the disabled at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, youth clubs, mosque, church, shops, library, cinema, pubs, bowling, theatres, etc. People ate meals shared with house-parents in a family setting. The college had an organic/fresh food policy. The college had increased their links with the local community in the past 12 months. They planned through partnership work to continue to increase opportunities for students to access the community. Personal and Healthcare Support The AQAA stated that in the past 12 months the appointment of a college nurse had increased partnership links with local health care providers. Students were receiving a flexible, consistent, reliable and responsive support with their health care needs. The college acknowledged that there could be a better assessment of students health needs on admission, which they plan to look at in the next twelve months. Concerns, Complaints and Protection The AQAA showed that the college had constant dialogue with students re their joys, hopes and concerns. Discussion and action was taken when issues were raised. Ongoing weekly student welfare meetings were held. There was constant liaison between house parents and the neighbourhood head. Serious complainants were dealt with by the neighbourhood head and student protection officers. House visits were made by neighbourhood heads and the registered manager to observe staff and student interaction. There had been no complaints or issues of concern raised with us about the service. Environment The AQAA stated that the college had a dedicated maintenance team who responded quickly to any emergencies. The neighbourhood head and registered manager carried out regular house visits and inspections of the homes. The standard of furnishing and decoration in the homes had been upgraded. The college planned to continue with the planned programme of refurbishment and redecoration. Staffing The AQAA stated that there was an excellent staff to student ratio. Staff were provided with good induction training on the organisations ethos. Weekly training sessions were held which covered all aspects of providing care to students. House parents had an excellent knowledge and relationship with students in their care. There was a 24 hour duty system in place should house parents need any assistance. In the last 12 months the college had increased the amount of regular supervision and mentoring for staff. They had also increased line management contact. The college had identified that their plan for improvement over the next 12 months was to increase staff training on specific conditions such as autism and aspergers. Conduct and Management of the Service The AQAA stated that the college seeks continuous feedback from students and have daily involvement with their concerns, lifestyles and aspirations. Regular feedback from Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 5 of 10 staff is also sought. Staff meetings were held weekly with reports completed. There was a qualified Competent Person for all Health & Safety and Fire issues. Premises were regularly inspected and Health & Safety and Fire Risk reports produced. Any recommendations made were implemented by the maintenance team. Each home had the smoke alarms tested weekly and fire drills were carried out termly. Fire extinguishers were checked annually by an external company. What the care home does well: What they could do better: If you want to know what action the person responsible for this care home is taking following this report, you can contact them using the details set out on page 2. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 10 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ Outstanding statutory requirements These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action 1 18 18 Staff must be provided with 30/09/2007 training in personal care so that they are able to give appropriate care according to individual assessed needs. To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people staff must be provided with medication administration training. (Previous timescale of 01/12/06 partly met) 30/09/2007 2 20 13 3 22 22 So that people feel they are 30/09/2007 being listened to a record of all complaints/concerns must be kept in the home. To ensure that people 30/09/2007 visiting and using the home the driveway of 112 Brincliffe Edge Road must be free from any tripping or slipping hazard. All staff must be provided with moving and handling training. (Previous timescale of 01/11/06 not met) 30/09/2007 4 24 23 5 35 18 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 7 of 10 Outstanding statutory requirements These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action 6 42 13,18 Support staff must 30/09/2007 participate in a practice fire drill at least twice each year. (Previous timescale of 30/09/06 not met). Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 8 of 10 Requirements and recommendations from this inspection: Immediate requirements: These are immediate requirements that were set on the day we visited this care home. The registered person had to meet these within 48 hours. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Statutory requirements These requirements set out what the registered person must do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must do this within the timescales we have set. No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Recommendations These recommendations are taken from the best practice described in the National Minimum Standards and the registered person(s) should consider them as a way of improving their service. No Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 9 of 10 Reader Information Document Purpose: Author: Audience: Further copies from: Inspection Report Care Quality Commission General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) Our duty to regulate social care services is set out in the Care Standards Act 2000. Copies of the National Minimum Standards –Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or got from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. 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