Working at Tablehurst Farm Cottage
Off London Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DP
Operated by Tablehurst Farm Limited
3 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Effective leadership with a clear vision, innovative farm activities and strong safety practices, although lack of details on staff turnover leaves stability uncertain."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Detailed risk assessments had been completed before any new activity which enabled people to take part rather than restrict them. Staff supported people to take positive risks and lessons were learnt from incidents to drive improvements.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff demonstrated a very good knowledge of the people they supported and spoke warmly about them. There was a welcoming, homely and friendly culture and atmosphere within the home.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were sufficient staff to ensure that people were safe and had the right support. Staff knew people's routines and relatives told us that they always felt that there were enough staff around.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had completed mandatory training as well as courses related to people's specific needs. Staff were well supported in their roles and were provided with regular supervisions sessions.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager and house manager were well regarded and had a clear vision for the service which was understood by the staff and embedded within their practice. There were effective quality assurance systems that were used to drive service improvements.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Tablehurst Farm Cottage is situated on a working farm and people who live in the cottage are fully involved in the day to day operations on the farm, including milking cows, art therapy exhibitions, woodland crafts and community projects.
Points to consider
Staffing levels meet needs safely with staff knowing residents well, but no details on staff turnover or agency use to confirm stability.
There were sufficient staff to ensure that people were safe and had the right support. We observed enough staff to meet the needs of people at the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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