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Frewen College

Brickwall Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NL

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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. Frewen College Page 1

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Specify: Unannounced visit following invitation from the school to meet with the

school leavers and give farewells before they leave.

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Boarding School (not registered as a children's home)

Residential Special School (not registered as a children's home) YES

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ID Code

Lead Inspector 1 Josie McCabe 080135 Name of Further Inspector (if applicable) 2 William Wallace (Regulation Manager)

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time of inspection

Felicity Youlten (Principal) Frewen College Page 2 Number of Inspector Days spent on site: X

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE VISIT

An unannounced visit was made to the school following an invitation from the Principal. The purpose of the visit was to meet with the school leavers, thank them for their contributions to the inspections they have participated in and to congratulate them on making a difference to the school. It was also intended to get a sense if the school is moving in the right direction, which it is.

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INSPECTION METHODS USED AT THE VISIT

Inspection of relevant part(s) of premises NA Interview with senior staff member in charge YES Interview with other staff NA Discussion with children YES Individual interview with a child NA Visit foster/adoptive home NA Visit lodgings NA Interview foster/adoptive parent NA Inspection of relevant records NA Inspection of relevant policy/practice documents NA Children's survey NA Parent survey NA Placing authority survey NA Foster / adoptive parent survey NA Staff survey NA

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INSPECTION METHODS USED AT THE VISIT

Date of Inspection 08/06/04 Time of Inspection 15:40 Duration Of Inspection 1.20

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MONITORING AND FOLLOW UP VISITS

Frewen College Page 3 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. Frewen College Page 4

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

with children are being met. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 0 Not assessed at this inspection

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

procedures for children are being met. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 0 Not assessed at this inspection

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

staff/carer reporting procedures). Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 0 Not assessed at this inspection

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

(IV). Inspector's assessment of the adequacy of staffing at the time of the visit. Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 0 Not assessed at this inspection

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

are aware of individual children's plans (where applicable). Key findings/Evidence Standard met? 0 Not assessed at this inspection Frewen College Page 5

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FINDINGS ON SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THIS VISIT

The Lead Inspector and Regulation Manager spoke with the Principal, who informed them that a senior management meeting had been arranged that evening and the agenda items showed discussion with regard to the action plan following the last monitoring inspection to the school carried out on 17 th May 04. Discussion was had with regard to replacing curtains (action from the visit of 17 th May 04) and the Principal confirmed that although curtains had been laundered they would now be replaced. An additional person has also been given responsibility of carrying out health and safety checks of the boarding accommodation. The Principal also informed the Inspectors she had received a positive report of a recent inspection to the school made by CRESTED (Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils), which the school is registered with.

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FINDINGS ON SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THIS VISIT

The boarders were seen in the dining room at tea break and the Inspectors joined them for refreshments. They had just completed a maths GCSE examination and spoke positively upon how their exams were going. One young person had taken a swim in the swimming pool after his exam, as it was a very hot day. The young people confirmed that their educational experience since being at the school had been very good and that they were now looking forward to their chosen career paths, for the future. They informed the Inspectors that things had changed for the better at the school and they were thanked by the Inspectors for having had affected some of the changes. They were informed that recommendations made from the last inspection would be confirmed when the school is inspected again in the autumn term. They appeared to be happy for the visit and pleased that the Inspectors had taken the time to return to say their farewells to them.

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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. Frewen College Page 7

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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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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

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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 Frewen College Page 10

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Public reports

It should be noted that all CSCI inspection reports are public documents. Frewen College Page 11

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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 8 th June 2004 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 Frewen College Page 12

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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 NO

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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

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Action taken by the CSCI in response to provider comments:

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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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. Frewen College Page 13

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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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