Title Page
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Property Being Audited
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Date of Audit
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Scheme Manager for This Property
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Academic Year of Audit
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Person Carrying Out the Audit
1. Office Administration & Bookings
1.1 Current In House Bookings (Sample Size of 10% of Site Beds)
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Is there a licence agreement stored on file or on CMS?
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Is there proof of registering the deposit with the DPS/LPS?
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Has the deposit been paid/topped up correctly?
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Does the licence reflect the booking information on CMS such as contract length, check in date etc.?
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Are correct payment plans being used and stored on file/CMS, and are signed by both student & guarantor?
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Are in-house tenants checked in on CMS?
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Has an eligible guarantor signed the licence agreement for students paying in instalments?
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Is there proof of address for the guarantor uploaded with the licence agreement?
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Is there a current student photo on the tenant profile , accessible by security staff, maintenance and CSA's?
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Is the room inventory form completed & signed by the student?
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Are payments on the student's transactions allocated correctly?
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Has the check in registration check sheet been saved to X: drive check in folder
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Are departed tenants checked-out on the booking system?
1.2 Bookings for Next/Upcoming Academic Year (Sample Size of 10% of Site Beds)
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Is there a licence agreement stored on file or on CMS?
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Has the deposit been paid/topped up correctly?
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Are students being allocated to rooms, and bookings being confirmed correctly and in a timely manner?
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Is there proof of registering the deposit with the DPS/LPS?
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Does the licence reflect the booking information on CMS such as contract length, check in date etc.?
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Has an eligible guarantor signed the licence agreement for students paying in instalments?
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Is there proof of address for the guarantor uploaded with the licence agreement?
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Is there a current student photo on the tenant profile?
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Are payments on the student's transactions allocated correctly?
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Is the room inventory form completed & signed by the student?
1.3 Finance & Debt
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Is the weekly arrears report up to date and the arrears protocol being followed?
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Are the student debtor notes & communication up to date on CMS?
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Is there evidence of 7 day, 14 day and LBA letters being sent where needed?
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Is there evidence of credit card expenses being checked and signed off monthly ?
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Is the income bank account checked regularly and payments are being allocated to the tenants transactions on CMS?
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Are PDQ receipts being processed in a timely manner?
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Are the OPS and CAPEX spend in line with the annual property budget?
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Are Supplier Invoices up to date ?
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Is there evidence of invoices signed off and allocated to the correct nominal code(s)?
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Have University Invoices for rental payments been raised in time for payment?
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Is there evidence of the purchase order system being used to track purchases?
1.4 General Office Administration & Tasks
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Is there an electronic copy of current service contracts in place such as security or housekeeping services?
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Is there a paper or electronic copy of any current nomination agreement(s)?
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Is the property and office compliant with GDPR guidelines?
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Are all data sharing agreements in place and signed?
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Is the proper complaints procedure being followed?
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Has the ANUK self-audit been completed? And is the ANUK certificate up to date and displayed?
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Are all folders up to date with latest procedures and policies and are all staff trained on/aware of these policies and procedures?
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Is there evidence of monthly team meetings and daily briefings?
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Are the sales targets up on the office board and are the team being briefed on these daily?
2. Reception and Office Area
2.1 Office Area, Working Environment
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Is the office/work area clean and tidy?
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Is there a staff notice board with up to date information?
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Is there the current H&S law poster on display for staff to see?
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Are staff/HQ contact lists available for all staff?
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Are direct line/transfer details available on each phone/desk?
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Are all Capitol staff well presented & wearing uniform where required?
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Is there an up to date list of current in-house students with room numbers readily available?
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ls the staff toilet tidy and clean?
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Is the key cabinet tidy, with a key list, and kept locked?
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Is there evidence of a regular master key audit being carried out?
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Is there a staff rota on display including out sourced team members?
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Are the office windows clean and dust free (internal)?
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Are the office phones working and clean?
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Is the comms room tidy, and is the air con working correctly?
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Are parcels stored securely and logged on CMS correctly?
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Is the contractor's sign-in book being used correctly?
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Is the site duty mobile charged and in full working order?
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Does the office/work area have adequate heating and lighting?
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Does the office/work area have adequate room and is it free from clutter?
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Is the office/work area free from risk of any slips, trips and falls?
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Are the desks clean and dust free?
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Is the staff kitchen area clean and tidy (inc white goods for staff use)?
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Are there refreshments available for all staff?
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Are radios being used daily, and in full working order?
2.2 Reception
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Is all reception flooring free from slips, trips and falls?
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ls reception well signposted for customers/visitors?
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Are walls clean and free from marks?
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Is the display screen TV working, with current on-brand info?
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Is reception well lit, heated and welcoming to customers?
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Is the student visitor's sign-in book being used correctly?
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Are the daytime and out of hours phone details on display for students?
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Do students know how and where to collect parcels?
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Are notice boards tidy and up to date with in-house promotions, sales posters and student experience/event info?
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Is there undamaged and clean seating for students/visitors?
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Are the reception bins emptied regularly?
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Is the vending machine well stocked and in working order?
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Is drinking water or refreshments available to visitors?
2.3 Laundry Room
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Is the laundry room clean and tidy?
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Are the bins & lost property emptied regularly?
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Is the notice board tidy with relevant info?
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Are all washers/dryers fully functional?
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Are seats in good condition?
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Have the dryer filters been cleaned & are free of fluff?
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Are walls clean, and free from marks?
2.4 H&S Compliance, PPE & First Aid
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Is there PPE available to office & security staff?
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Have staff signed to say they know where the PPE is?
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Are there first aid kits with updated inventory lists, checked weekly?
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Are there lists of site first aiders in the office/working area ?
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Is there a bio hazard kit available in the office?
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Is there an eye wash station in the office/staff kitchen?
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Is there a record of these safety items being checked weekly?
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Is the EAP available to all staff?
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Is the fire alarm panel accessible and free from faults?
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Are emergency alarms for accessible rooms visible and working?
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Is the office lockable and/or are shutters working?
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Are refuge call point alarms/phones working and accessible?
3. Security
3.1 Shift Tasks
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Nightly occurrence log/handovers completed by security & signed by manager?
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Is there evidence of an assignment log being used?
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Are security patrols being recorded/reported?
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Are security patrols covering all internal and external areas as well as means of escape?
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ls there evidence of security staff removing dangerous items and items that pose a fire safety risk during their shift?
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Are security staff carrying out extra duties as and when requested by management?
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Are incident reports filled in by security where required & signed by a manager?
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Are serious incidents reported to the mobile patrol unit?
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Is there evidence of excellent customer service provided to our students by security staff?
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Are security staff cleaning any mess or damage they find on shift?
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ls the office left in a clean and tidy condition by security staff?
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Is there evidence that security staff are trained in fire evacuation procedures?
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Is there evidence of duty manager visits by the security provider, at night?
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Are handovers between security and day time staff comprehensive and carried out daily?
3.2 Site Security Systems
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Are the site grounds well lit at night?
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Are the CCTV cameras & monitors fully operational?
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Is the date and time correct on the CCTV?
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Are the site entry systems working in all blocks & entrances?
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Is there a service agreement in place for the CCTV?
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Are the doors and shutters service records up to date?
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ls the reception/office shutter in working order?
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Does signage specify that security staff are on duty/the site Is monitored?
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Is there evidence that the staff 'people safe' devices are being used?
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Are external gates, barriers and site fencing in working order and in good condition?
3.3 Contract Agreement/SLA
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Is there a copy of the security contract on site?
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Are the contact details for security duty management available to staff?
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Are the control centre details available to staff?
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Are regular meetings with the security provider taking place, and minutes provided?
4. Gymnasium
Gym Equipment
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Are all machines and equipment operating as intended and in good condition?
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If out of order, is equipment clearly labelled and unplugged?
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Are the machines & equipment clean?
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Are any cables tidy, safe and secured?
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Are all machines and equipment free from obstructions and have plenty of surrounding space?
4.2 Floor
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Are floors & mats clean and in good condition?
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Are floor areas free from obstruction and safe to use?
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Is the floor free from risk of slips, trips & falls?
4.3 General
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Are free-weight areas keep tidy, with weights tidied on racks?
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Are there equipment safety posters displayed?
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Is there a maintenance or service contract in place for the equipment?
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Have all students with gym access had a gym induction and completed the health questionnaire?
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Is there drinking water available?
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Is there blue roll or towels available?
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Are the TVs/display screens in working order?
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Are the mirrors free from smears and cracks?
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Does the gym smell fresh and inviting?
5. Health & Safety
5.1 Staff Safety & Training
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Is there evidence of current generic & specific staff risk assessments?
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Is there evidence of current risk assessments for casual/temp staff?
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Is there evidence of DSE assessment taken annually by required staff?
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Have all employees signed for the H&S induction?
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Is there a signed H&S induction check sheet for each employee?
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Is there a signed manual handling checklist for all relevant employees?
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Is there a PPE checklist & signed record for each employee?
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Have all employees signed to say they've received the Staff Handbook?
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Have all employees signed to say they've received their fire evacuation training?
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Have all employees signed to say they've had training on the fire panel?
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Have all employees signed to say they've had training on emergency power shut-off?
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Have all employees signed to say they've had training on emergency water shut-off?
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Is there evidence of a toolbox talk, signed for every month by all staff?
5.2 Emergency Action Plan and Equipment
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Is there an up to date Emergency Action Plan document that is site specific?
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Is there evidence of staff training on the emergency action plan?
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Have site managers got a copy of the EAP at home?
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Are all emergency signs in place, such as fire exit signage, and are they free from damage?
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Have all fire doors been checked that they close fully with smoke seals intact?
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Are all fire alarm & break glass points damage free & dust free?
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Are all office area fire extinguishers & equipment operational?
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Are all smoke vent points free of damage?
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Is the refuge point well signposted?
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Are there fire extinguishers in communal areas?
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Are all fire exits free from obstruction?
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Is the fire action notice in place in all communal areas?
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Is the designated assembly point clear?
5.3 Fire
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Is there evidence of a staff fire & emergency procedure?
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Is there consideration of risk assessments for students with disabilities?
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Are there PEEPs in place for students with disabilities?
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Is there evidence of latest fire risk assessment?
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Is there evidence of the FRA significant findings being completed?
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Is there a record of practice fire evacuations (min 2 per year)?
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Is there a record of real fire evacuations, and the reasons for the evacuation?
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ls there evidence of logging false alarm activations?
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Is there evidence of in-house weekly fire alarm testing?
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Is there evidence of contractor fire alarm test records?
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Is there evidence of in-house weekly fire fighting equipment checks?
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Is there evidence of contractor fire fighting equipment checks, with recent certificate?
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Is there evidence of latest contractor 3-hour emergency light checks?
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Is there evidence of latest in-house emergency light checks?
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Is there evidence of in-house weekly door release system checks ?
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Is there evidence of in-house dry riser checks?
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Is there evidence of contractor dry riser checks, with recommendations actioned?
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Is there evidence of the latest smoke ventilation service reports ?
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Is there evidence of in-house weekly emergency lift line test?
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Is there evidence of in-house weekly emergency refuge call point phone test?
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Is there a record of an emergency box/bag check done weekly?
5.4 Water
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Is there a record of monthly temperature tests - nearest, middle and furthest from tank?
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Is there evidence of weekly flushing - staff areas (e.g Deadlegs & cupboards)
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Is there evidence of weekly flushing - vacant bedrooms/studios and kitchen areas
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Is there evidence of summer flushing - vacant flats/rooms in line with the legionella policy?
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Is there evidence of bi-annual shower head de-scaling, with a signed certificate?
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Is there evidence of the annual dosing and tank cleaning by external contractor?
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Is there evidence of water temp checks in the tank (once a year) by external contractor?
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Is there a copy of the Capitol legionella policy & method statements signed by staff?
5.5 General
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Is the H&S Poster completed and up on display in the office?
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Is there evidence of use of accident book on the PRISM system?
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Is there evidence of latest service report for the air conditioning unit?
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Is there evidence of latest PAT testing records?
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Is there evidence of logging grit use under the snow and ice procedure?
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Is there evidence of a hazard/near miss log?
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Is there a copy of the latest lift service report?
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Is there evidence of the latest lightning conductor inspection certificate?
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Is there a copy of the latest lift insurance certificate?
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Is there evidence of man safe & permit to work at height certificates?
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Is there a copy of the 5 year electrical certificate?
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Are records kept of contractor's method statements & risk assessments?
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Are there records of hot work permits if required?
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Are records kept of contractors liability insurance (public & employers)?
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Is there a log for unsafe machinery/faulty equipment?
6. Sales & Marketing
6.1 Sales & Marketing
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Is there a sales board with next academic year's availability on and Is it up to date?
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Is there a sales board with this academic year's availability and Is it up to date?
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Is there a sales board with the summer target on, and is it up to date?
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Are enquiry pads/sales iPad being used, and easily accessible to all staff?
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Are the show-flat room numbers & site contact details clearly displayed for all staff to see?
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Does the website accurately display academic year availability?
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Does the information given online accurately reflect the residence?
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Is the summer web page accurate, and are manual booking packs also available?
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Is there evidence of regular viewings and sales training and practice (on a local level)?
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Do all staff know current available contract lengths, room types and prices?
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Is Facebook kept up to date with a minimum of 3 posts per week?
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Is the site e-mail inbox being answered daily and kept on top of?
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Are sales/viewing follow-ups happening by phone & email?
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Are university open days in the diary and planned for in advance?
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Is the sales & marketing plan being followed and kept up to date?
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Are all reception & common area noticeboards tidy, in use, and up to date?
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Are all notice boards and promo areas in line with branding and brand standards?
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Are leaflet holders in reception and common areas full with up to date info?
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Are in-house events being marketed around the building?
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Are the sales packs available on stands in every reception?
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Are proper branded notices being used in the event of item breakdown/room closure?
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Is there evidence of in-house sales activity being marketed and taking place?
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Are student marketing emails that are being sent using proper branding?
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Are show flats being checked for cleanliness and smells before a viewing?
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Are show flats accessible and well-kept by students (If show flat is a lived in flat)?
7. Property Presentation
7.1 First Impression
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Are ground floor window sills clean?
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Is the reception entrance/front door well signposted?
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Are all property ground floor windows clean and damage free?
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Is the reception entrance/front door clean and operational?
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Is building cladding/render clean and damage free?
7.2 External Area
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Are grounds free from litter & other detritus?
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Are all grounds & pavements weed free?
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Is grass cut & does it look presentable?
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Are flower beds and shrubbery well kept?
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Are the public pavements and surrounding areas presentable?
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Are footpaths free from slips, trip & falls?
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Are public seating areas clean and damage free?
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Are smoking areas clean and free from litter/cigarette butts?
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Are smoking areas well signposted?
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Are internal courtyard areas inviting and well presented?
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Is external fencing in good condition?
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Are external gates fully operational?
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Is all external lighting operational?
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Is all external signage legible & in good condition?
7.3 Car Park
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Is the bike rack area tidy & free of abandoned bikes?
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Is the car park tidy and well managed?
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Are parking regulations clearly signposted?
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Are staff cars parked properly?
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Are student cars logged/displaying permits/tickets?
7.4 Refuse Area
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Is the bin area litter free & is all refuse in the bins?
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Is the bin area sanitised regularly?
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Are pest boxes baited?
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Are public area bins emptied regularly?
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Are cigarette bins emptied regularly?
8. Maintenance & Housekeeping
8.1 Maintenance/Housekeeping Stores and Working Environment
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Are all maintenance stores tidy?
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Are all stores locked and secure from theft?
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Are the stores free from risk of any slips, trips and falls?
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Is the lighting in the stores/working area appropriate to staff needs?
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Do working areas have sufficient space?
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Are all chemicals dated when received on site?
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Is there evidence of chemical inventories in each store?
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Is there evidence of COSHH safety data sheets in stores?
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Are all hazardous chemicals stored in a secure metal cabinet?
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Are the stores free from any threat of potential ignition?
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Are all warning signs & labels in place ?
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Are all ladders stored securely & free of damage?
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Are all shelves stable & not overloaded?
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Is there safe & easy access to high shelving?
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Is there a bulb tube with evidence of use?
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Is there an up to date inventory of tools and machinery for each store?
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Is there evidence that staff are trained to use tools?
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Is there an up to date stock take of consumables/stock for the site?
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Are damaged/non-working items and tools clearly labelled as such?
8.2 Repairs
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Is CMS used to record all maintenance jobs that are reported?
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Are visual checks carried out on the electrical testing equipment before each use?
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For electrical work, is a minor work test certificate completed after each job and kept on file?
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Do maintenance staff have the tools and stock to carry out their job?
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Are the students advised of outstanding jobs & timescales?
8.3 Compliance
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Is there snow and ice provision?
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Are all external storage areas neat and tidy?
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Is the fire action notice in place in all stores/working areas?
8.4 PPE & First Aid
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Are there gloves available in relevant stores?
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Are there goggles available in relevant stores ?
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Is there a chemical spill kit available In relevant stores?
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Are there masks available in relevant stores?
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Are there first aid kits & all contents accountable for?
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Are there lists of site first aiders in relevant store?
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Is there a bio hazard kit available in relevant stores ?
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Is there an eye wash station in relevant stores?
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Are ear defenders available in relevant stores?
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Is there a record of these safety items being checked monthly?
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Are staff wearing the correct uniform for maintenance including safety shoes?
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Have staff signed to say they know where the PPE is?
9. Communal Areas / Social Spaces
9.1 First Impression
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Are all floor windows clean and damage free?
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Are ground floor window sills clean?
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Are building entry systems in working order?
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Are building entry systems clean with clear instructions?
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Are bedroom windows on view free from bottles & posters?
9.2 Corridors
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Are all gangways/corridors clear of obstruction?
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Are all corridors free from risk of any slips, trips and falls?
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Are corridor carpets/flooring clean and free from damage?
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Are all corridor walls clean and free from marks?
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Are corridor notice boards neat, tidy and up to date?
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Are all corridor doors & their window panes clean?
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Are all corridor lights fully operational?
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Are corridor ceilings/ceiling tiles free from damage?
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Are all internal windows clean and free from damage?
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Are all corridor windows adequately restricted?
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Is there evidence of checking corridor window restrictors regularly?
9.3 Stairwells
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Are the stairwells free of risk of any slips, trips and falls?
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Are stairwell carpets/flooring clean and free from damage?
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Are all stairwells and stairs clear of obstruction?
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Are stair treads clean and free from risk of a trip hazard?
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Are all stair railings dust free and safe?
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Are all stairwell area lights fully operational?
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Are stairwell emergency exit signs working and in place?
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Are all stairwell walls clean and free from marks?
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Are all stairwell windows adequately restricted?
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Is there evidence of checking stairwell window restrictors regularly?
9.4 Lifts
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Are all site lifts in working order?
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Are lift posters and notice boards current and tidy?
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Are all lifts clean and smelling nice?
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Are all lift buttons in place, free from damage and working correctly?
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Are the lift walls, floor & lighting damage free?
9.5 Common Room
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ls the common room kept clean and tidy?
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Is all common room flooring free from slips, trips and falls?
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Are walls clean and free from marks?
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Is the common room well signposted for customers/visitors?
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Is the common room well-lit and welcoming to customers?
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Are the emergency phone details on display for students?
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Are notice boards tidy and up to date with in house promotions/info?
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Is there seating for students which is undamaged and clean?
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Are the bins emptied regularly?
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Is the vending machine well stocked and in working order?
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Is the TV display screen on, and showing current information?
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Are games/entertainment/pool tables in good order?
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Are the windows restricted, and not tampered with?
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Are windows and door glass clean and undamaged
10. Human Resources
10.1 Right to Work
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Has the New Employee Document Checklist been completed and sent to HR on or before the first day of work? Including:
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A copy of passport/full birth certificate
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A copy of the proof of address
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A copy of the proof of National Insurance Number
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Were all documents stamped and verified by the site manager?
10.2 New Starters
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Before an offer can be made, has the vacancy form been correctly signed off by GM & ROM?
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Following verbal offer, has an employment offer form been completed and sent to HR?
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Has the online DBS application been completed within the employees first week?
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Has the initial induction checklist (Pg 1-3) been sent to HR upon completion of the first working week?
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Has the full completed induction checklist been sent to HR no less than 5 weeks after the employee start date?
10.3 Probation/Staff Development Reviews
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Has the final probation review been completed and sent to HR upon completion of probation period?
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Has the main SDR form been completed and sent to HR for each member of staff on time?
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Have the mini one-to-one reviews (pre and post summer) been completed on time and sent to HR for each member of staff?
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Has the mid probation (3 month) review been completed and sent to HR?
10.4 Payroll
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Has overtime been submitted to payroll by the deadline each month?
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If a GM is on leave, does the AM complete and send the timesheets accurately?
10.5 Leavers
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Has the leaver form been filled out correctly and sent to HR within 48 hrs of resignation?
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Has the resignation letter/email been sent to HR within 48hrs of receipt?
10.6 Absence Reporting
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Are Bradford Factor follow up meetings being held, and the Bradford Factor meeting form sent to HR, within 2 weeks of receipt of Bradford Factor report?
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Where appropriate for long term absence, have all on-going sick notes been sent to payroll prior to payroll cut-off?
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Has the correct absence form been used and sent to payroll email address, prior to payroll cut-off?
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Has the Fit Note/Sick Note and return to work interview form been filled out and sent to payroll on the day they return to work?
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Have staff absences been notified, via payroll email address, on the first day of absence?
10.7 HR Updates
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Have all employees accepted policy updates updates on IRIS?
10.8 GDPR
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Is there a completed 'Employee HR File-Checklist' for each employee?
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Is employee personal data stored appropriately and securely in accordance with Data Protection and the on-site 'Employee HR File-Checklist'?
10.9 Team Meetings / Briefings
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Has the holiday for the team been planned evenly throughout the year (reviewed in Team Meetings)?
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Is there evidence that the team have been briefed on discussions following GM/Regional Meetings?
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Does staff training of core/updated HR policies happen during regular team meetings?
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Is there a staff training file for all in-house and external training, signed by staff?
10.10 Driving on Company Business
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Have staff signed driving on company business policy? (showing date when document was scanned and emailed to HR)
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Have all driving on company business documents been reviewed and updated including Driving on Company Business Audit Sheet ?
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Is there evidence of On-line checks for valid MOT?
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Is there a copy of the insurance certificate for the vehicle(s)?
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Is there evidence of on-line checks for valid road tax?