Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 29th March 2010. it is an annual review prepared by CQC after examining previous reports and information from the provider. At the time of this report, CQC judged the service to be Excellent.
The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection
and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Fairfield Farm College.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Fairfield Farm College The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: three star excellent service 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 9 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 We do an annual service review when there has been no key inspection of the service in the last 12 months. It does not involve a visit to the service but is a summary of new information given to us, or collected by us, since the last key inspection or annual service review.
Has this annual service review changed our opinion of the service?
No You should read the last key inspection report for this service to get a full picture of how well outcomes for the people using the service are being met. The date by which we will do a key inspection: Name of inspector: Sally Walker Date of this annual service review: 2 5 0 2 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 7 Information about the service
Address of service: Fairfield Farm College Dilton Marsh Westbury Wiltshire BA13 4DN 01373823028 01373859032 info@fairfieldfarmcollege.ac.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability Conditions of registration: Fairfield Opportunity Farm (Dilton) Limited Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 29 0 People accommodated must be aged between 16 and 24 years, except that for assessment periods only, of up to 4 nights duration, each registered house may accommodate no more than 2 children aged 15 years. The age range of persons to be accommodated must be from: 16 years minimum to 24 years maximum The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 29. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Learning disability (Code LD) Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the No service’s registration details in the last 12 months? If yes, what have they been: Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service Fairfield Farm College is a residential college in the village of Dilton Marsh which provides a specialist service for young people with a learning disability. Mrs Marion Clayson is the Registered Manager and Mrs Janet Kenward is the College Principal.
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 7 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 9 Students attending are normally aged between 16 and 22. Students are usually at the college for a maximum of three years, although in some circumstances people may stay into a fourth year. There is a mix of male and female students. Five houses, each located within short walking distance of the college centre, provide term-time residence. One of these is new and the others have been modernised. Annual Service Review Page 3 of 7 Service update since the last key inspection or annual service review:
What did we do for this annual service review? We looked at all the information that we have received and asked for, since the last key inspection of 2nd February 2009. We looked at their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA); this is their own assessment of how they are doing, that focuses on how well outcomes are being met for people using the service. We looked at surveys returned to us by people using the service and from other people with an interest in the service. We looked at how the service has managed any complaints. We looked at what the service has told us about things that have happened in the service; notifications that are a legal requirement. We also looked at our last report on the service, relevant information from other organisations and what other people have told us about the service. What has this told us about the service? The home sent us their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) when we asked for it. It was clear and gave us all the information we asked for. The home told us that as a result of listening to people they had changed the days of house meetings and student council meetings to allow more flexibility and greater input. Suggestion boxes had been introduced. Male students had been supported to challenge an event organiser who had only invited female students. There were plans to support students with more external interests. In the AQAA Mrs Clayson told us the Personal Development curriculum explores issues relating to gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, age and disability. These issues are also raised and discussed informally. E&D is an agenda item for all meetings held at the college. In the AQAA Mrs Clayson told us that a Life after Fairfield survey has been introduced and is issued one year after students have left college in order to determine if students learned new skills and were prepared for adult life in the community whilst at Fairfield. This indicated a positive student response. The first Futures Fayre was held in November 09. This will be a 3 yearly event for parents and carers to have the opportunity to discuss with invited providers a range of employment, educational and residential providers in order to make plans for life after college. In the AQAA Mrs Clayson told us that in order for students to develop decision making skills, the system for household tasks now includes areas of responsibility. She told us the system for supporting students to collect and budget their money has been reviewed to allow students to develop the skills needed in a safe and structured way. Students have been supported to look after their health; make appointments and to manage their medicines. We looked at the information in the AQAA and our judgement is that the home is still providing an excellent service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. People living in the home always tell us that they are happy there. One comment was Annual Service Review Page 4 of 7 Choose what food you want that week. Go to Gateway. I dont like the budget books. Another person told us I like to see my friends. Do my favourite sessions. A further person told us about what the home does well: Support worker treating students with respect, polite. No bullying, no picking on students and to talk to students nicely. [Do better] Keep it tidy, keep safe, dont keep the college too crowded. We received comments from relatives of people living in the home. All continue to be very satisfied with the quality of the care. One comment was All contact with staff at both the college and the house has been supportive and helpful. We have been contacted when [he] has been unwell. At each visit to both college and house all staff have been friendly and knowledgeable about their service and [the student]. [The students] programme of activities was tailored to his requests and needs and is full of excellent learning, enjoyable activities. I am impressed with all the staff I have had contact with. The atmosphere at collage is one of positivity and joy. Correspondence between staff, [the student] and myself has been excellent. I am sure [he] will excel at Fairfield and gain lots of new skills and confidence within a safe learning environment. Another relative told us Fairfield has proven to be the right placement for my son. He will grow up to be a fine young man. There is always someone at the house to answer the phone and would listen to any concerns I may have and act on it. All the young adults seem to be happy and confident, polite and well mannered. This I feel is the positive attitude of the staff and the care and support they are given through out the college. Amazing! A further relative told us The college meets all my sons needs and support him to be independent. He is able to learn life skills and how to get along with other people. They have given him lots of encouragement and boosted his confidence. My son has made huge progress at Fairfield and it was clearly the right placement for him. A member of staff told us If money was no object, to provide more up to date computer systems, more exercise opportunities. One of the healthcare professionals told us Fairfield College provides a safe, caring, secure, well managed and happy environment for the residential and day students who attend. The college is extremely pro-active in monitoring students holistic needs and there is good communication between education and residential care staff. This enables small difficulties for students to be addressed before turning into be difficulties. The college networks very effectively and is able to call upon support from other agencies when appropriate. Fairfield has a very student centred approach to its learners. It also acts in a strong advocacy role in promoting access to statutory services for its students. Fairfield students have a range of people to whom they can talk if experiencing difficulties. My experience is that issues are dealt with effectively and with due tact and sensitivity where necessary. The enthusiasm, engagement in learning and general sense of well being among the students is always in evidence and says much about the quality of care they receive. Another heatlhcare professional told us Provides a safe and supported environment to enable students to learn and develop. It provides a stepping stone from home life to more independent living or the possibility of it. The service is starting to use nationally recognised qualifications which will enable students learning to progress and be developed/recognised if they go on to further education establishments.
Annual Service Review Page 5 of 7 A social care professional told us Anyone that I have worked with at Fairfield are happy and gained good independent skills. Areas that someone may be unable to do are worked with effectively to learn that skill. I have never had any concerns about Fairfield and find staff members helpful, polite and most importantly dedicated to their work. The home continues to let us know about things that have happened since our last key inspection and they have shown that they have managed issues very well. They work well with us and have shown us that their service continues to provide excellent outcomes for the people who use it. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? Subject to any changes in registration and inspection practice following implementation of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, our current plan is to do a key inspection by 2nd February 2012. However we can inspect the service at any time if we have concerns about the quality of the service or the safety of the people using the service. Annual Service Review Page 6 of 7 Reader Information
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