Association of Colleges

Immunisation Recommendations from Health Protection Agency
24 September 2010

Further Education Colleges have experienced outbreaks of mumps over the recent years, and HPA is asking for College support to ensure that all students are immunised to protect them against important vaccine preventable infections.
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"Drugs in Colleges: Facing the Challenge" New workshops from AoC - book your place today
22 September 2010

Illegal drugs in College are a problem that can't be ignored. As a part of the community it is vital that every College addresses drug use among young people with a robust policy covering the educational issues backed up with affirmative enforcement action
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AoC National Health & Safety Conference - Register Today!
26 May 2010

Things never remain static in Health & Safety. This year's conference continues to be the essential updating event for health and safety professionals in the further education sector. Book now to secure your place at this event!
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National H&S Conference 2010
25 May 2010

The 2010 event will take place on 16 June at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester. Full details are available here: National H&S Conference 2010
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Examinations and Severe Weather - DCSF Q&A
11 January 2010

DCSF Policy team have decided to issue a message to Local Authorities and schools about reviewing the measures they have in place for dealing with severe weather. They have also updated a Q&A on exams following queries from schools and some Colleges.
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Health and Safety of Learners Outside the Classroom (HASLOC) - Revision of guidance
03 December 2009

DCSF have launched this consultation as HASLOC will replace Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits.
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Responding to the Threat from Weapons in Colleges workshop
25 November 2009

As part of the community, it is vital that every College addresses knife possession and other types of weapon among young people.
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Safety Alert - Laptop Computer Charging Trolleys
15 October 2009

The Health & Safety Executive has issued a safety alert for the attention of Colleges and schools that use such trolleys. This is to raise awareness of the potential electrical dangers and the steps to take to protect staff and students.
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E.coli and Colleges
07 October 2009

Information about E.coli: background; how it could be encountered; symptoms and effects; and good practice for minimising risk
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