Association of Colleges

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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Swine (H1N1) Influenza
31 July 2009

NEW ADVICE ISSUED 31 JULY 2009 As the swine influenza outbreak progresses, Colleges should find this 'one-stop-shop' webpage useful. It contains a summary of current developments, plus links to relevant websites.
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Swine Flu Update
28 June 2009

Updated advice, from DBIS, and HPA on the spread of swine influenza - its spread, implications and recommended actions
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A/H1N1 Swine Flu
27 April 2009

Update on recent activity and suggested preparatory actions for possible Flu Pandemic.
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