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Moulton College

and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005 Children’s Services

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Commission for Social Care Inspection

Launched in April 2004, the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is the single inspectorate for social care in England.

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Commission for Social Care Inspection

The Commission combines the work formerly done by the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI), the SSI/Audit Commission Joint Review Team and the National Care Standards Commission.

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The role of CSCI is to:

• Promote improvement in social care • Inspect all social care - for adults and children - in the public, private and voluntary sectors • Publish annual reports to Parliament on the performance of social care and on the state of the social care market • Inspect and assess ‘Value for Money’ of council social services • Hold performance statistics on social care • Publish the ‘star ratings’ for council social services • Register and inspect services against national standards • Host the Children’s Rights Director role.

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Inspection Methods & Findings

SECTION B of this report summarises key findings and evidence from this inspection. The following 4-point scale is used to indicate the extent to which standards have been met or not met by placing the assessed level alongside the phrase "Standard met?"

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The 4-point scale ranges from:

4 - Standard Exceeded (Commendable) 3 - Standard Met (No Shortfalls) 2 - Standard Almost Met (Minor Shortfalls) 1 - Standard Not Met (Major Shortfalls) 'O' or blank in the 'Standard met?' box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion. '9' in the 'Standard met?' box denotes standard not applicable. 'X' is used where a percentage value or numerical value is not applicable. Moulton College Page 1

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time of inspection

Number of Inspector Days spent on site: 0.5 Moulton College Page 2

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE VISIT

This was an additional yearly monitoring visit to review the specific areas highlighted in this inspection report. Moulton College Page 3

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INSPECTION METHODS USED AT THE VISIT

Inspection of relevant part(s) of premises YES Interview with senior staff member in charge YES Interview with other staff NO Discussion with students NO Individual interview with a student NO Visit foster/adoptive home NA Visit lodgings NA Interview foster/adoptive parent NA Inspection of relevant records YES Inspection of relevant policy/practice documents YES Student's survey NO Parent survey NO Placing authority survey NO Foster / adoptive parent survey NO Staff survey NO

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INSPECTION METHODS USED AT THE VISIT

Date of Inspection 13/01/05 Time of Inspection 9.30AM Duration Of Inspection 3.0 HRS

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MONITORING AND FOLLOW UP VISITS

The following scale is used to indicate the extent to which standards have been met or not met by placing the assessed level alongside the phrase "Standard met?"

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MONITORING AND FOLLOW UP VISITS

The scale ranges from: 4 - Standard Exceeded (Commendable) 3 - Standard Met (No Shortfalls) 2 - Standard Almost Met (Minor Shortfalls) 1 - Standard Not Met (Major Shortfalls)

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MONITORING AND FOLLOW UP VISITS

“0" in the "Standard met?" box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion. “9" in the "Standard met?" box denotes standard not applicable. “X” is used where a percentage value or numerical value is not applicable. Moulton College Page 4

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(I). Inspector's assessment of the extent to which the requirements for consultation

with students are being met. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 4 Students are able to contribute to the operation of residential provision. Each accommodation block holds a floor meeting two or three times per term and all residents are encouraged to attend. The floor meeting elects a floor representative who attends a monthly meeting with the Head of Hotel Services to discuss welfare matters concerning catering, cleaning and security.

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(I). Inspector's assessment of the extent to which the requirements for consultation

There is also a Students Association which is similar to a Student Union but which is not affiliated to the National Union of Students, which takes account of students’ views and concerns.

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(II). Inspector's assessment of the extent to which the requirements for complaints

procedures for students are being met. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 3 The college complaints procedure is detailed in the Student Handbook. Parents are sent a copy of the procedure with the joining instructions before the start of the college year. The Student Welfare Officer keeps a record of minor complaints.

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(II). Inspector's assessment of the extent to which the requirements for complaints

A review of complaints is a standard item at the weekly Senior Management Team meeting.

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response to allegations or suspicions of abuse of students (child protection and

staff/carer reporting procedures). Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 3 The college has appropriate policies in relation to student protection and the Executive Deputy Principal is the designated person. The Counsellor, the Student Welfare Officer and the College Chaplain have attended a training course in Child Protection Procedures and this has been disseminated to the Warden Team and to the Medical Team. Cleaning and maintenance staff have attended a briefing on the correct procedures. Moulton College Page 5 (IV). Inspector's assessment of the adequacy of staffing at the time of the visit. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 3 The staffing of the service is considered to be adequate. The Student Welfare Officer is supported by eight Assistant Wardens, five are members of the teaching staff and three are students enrolled on to top up degree courses. The Assistant Wardens work in pairs and are on duty one night per week and one weekend in four. In addition there is a Counsellor,

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response to allegations or suspicions of abuse of students (child protection and

one full time and two part time nurses and a half time chaplain.

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(V). Inspector's assessment of the extent to which any students and staff/carers

seen are aware of individual children's plans (where applicable). Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 9 The college does not currently accommodate students for whom an individual care plan is required. Moulton College Page 6

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FINDINGS ON SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THIS VISIT

The college did not have any recommended actions or advisory recommendations at the inspection, which took place in January 2004. They were not, therefore, required to provide an Action Plan. Moulton College Page 7

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FOR UNANNOUNCED, MONITORING AND FOLLOW UP VISITS

Requirements from last Inspection visit fully actioned? NA

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indicate a non-compliance with applicable Regulations or Standards under the Care

No. Regulation if applicable Standard Required actions Timescale for action

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Action is being taken by the Commission for Social Care Inspection to monitor

compliance with the above requirements. Moulton College Page 8

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Independent Fostering Agencies or Voluntary Adoption Agencies only)

Providers and managers of registered services must comply with statutory conditions of their registration. The conditions applying to this registration are listed below, with the inspector's assessment of compliance from the evidence at the time of this Additional Inspection Visit.

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Issues raised by inspector:

The college is planning to build a residence for students with learning difficulties. Moulton College Page 10

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the statutory requirements under the Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 1989, or

applicable Regulations and National Minimum Standards.

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the statutory requirements under the Care Standards Act 2000, Children Act 1989, or

No. Regulation if applicable Standard * Requirement Timescale for action None Moulton College Page 11

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National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice issues to be considered

No. Refer to Standard * Recommendation Action

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National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice issues to be considered

Note: Standard code is in respect of the relevant service; e.g. BS = Boarding School, CH = Children's Home, etc Moulton College Page 12

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Registered Person’s comments/confirmation relating to the content and accuracy of

We would welcome comments on the content of this report relating to the Inspection conducted on <enter date(s) of inspection here> and any factual inaccuracies:

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Registered Person’s comments/confirmation relating to the content and accuracy of

Please limit your comments to one side of A4 if possible Moulton College Page 14

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Action taken by the CSCI in response to provider comments:

Amendments to the report were necessary NO

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Action taken by the CSCI in response to provider comments:

Comments were received from the provider YES

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Action taken by the CSCI in response to provider comments:

Provider comments/factual amendments were incorporated into the final inspection report NO

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Action taken by the CSCI in response to provider comments:

NO Provider comments are available on file at the Area Office but have not been incorporated into the final inspection report. The inspector believes the report to be factually accurate

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Note:

In instances where there is a major difference of view between the Inspector and the Registered Provider both views will be made available on request to the Area Office.

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, which indicates how required or recommended actions and good practice

recommendations are to be addressed and stating a clear timescale for completion. This will be kept on file and made available on request.

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report:

Action plan was received at the point of publication

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report:

Action plan covers all the statutory requirements in a timely fashion

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report:

Action plan did not cover all the statutory requirements and required further discussion

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report:

Provider has declined to provide an action plan

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Public reports

It should be noted that all CSCI inspection reports are public documents. Reports on children's homes are only obtainable on personal application to CSCI offices. Moulton College Page 15

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conducted on the above date(s) and that I agree with the required/recommended

actions made and will seek to comply with these.

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Date

Note: In instance where there is a profound difference of view between the Inspector and the Registered Provider both views will be reported. Please attach any extra pages, as applicable.

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Moulton College / and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005

Commission for Social Care Inspection 33 Greycoat Street London SW1P 2QF

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Moulton College / and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005

Telephone: 020 7979 2000 Fax: 020 7979 2111

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Moulton College / and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005

National Enquiry Line: 0845 015 0120 www.csci.org.uk

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Moulton College / and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005

S0000042117.V203795.R01 © This report may only be used in its entirety. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the express permission of the Commission for Social Care Inspection

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Moulton College / and the Children Act 1989 Thursday, 13th January 2005

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