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STAFF NEWSLETTERDECEMBER 2012
Events, 60 seconds with, & some
Christmas treats
NewsThe Clothes Show Live,
Sir Doug Ellis, Glynn Purnell & more...
A word from the Principal
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Well, we have finally arrived at the end of our first term as South & City College and although it seems to have been a long term in many ways, it
also now seems to have gone quickly. It was only last Christmas when we really began the merger process and we have certainly done a lot in a short space of time and I’m very pleased with the commitment there has been despite a lot of initial difficulties. You will all have received your salaries by now and the majority of you will have received the pay award and back pay which I’m sure will be welcome at this time of year. I will be explaining in more detail where we are as a college at my all staff talks but suffice to say, we are in good shape following the merger although we still have a lot to do to secure our future. Our focus in the New Year will be to resolve the outstanding issues from the merger, including staff training and to begin our inspection preparation and drive to be an outstanding college in earnest.
As I will be giving all staff talks this week, my introduction in this edition is a short one and I will conclude by thanking you for all of your hard work, commitment and forbearance for this year so far and following the merger and to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I’m sure that all of you are now looking forward to a well earned rest and I hope that everyone will come back in the January refreshed and with renewed energy.
Mike Hopkins
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ContentsCollege News
FE News
Upcoming events
Hello & Goodbye
Jobs & training
Staff member of the month
60 seconds with...
How to...
Doing our bit
Competitions
Hair & beauty offers
Customer Relations
Health & Safety
Equality & Diversity
Well done to...
Thinking Greener
Drinking over the festive period?
Have a laugh
Puzzle time
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College news
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Staff and students from the college ran a stand at the hugely popular Clothes Show Live at the NEC at the beginning of this month.
Located in the ‘Vision Village’ along with other universities and colleges, visitors to the show could come along to our stand to find out about our courses, watch clips from our fashion shows over the years, look at student portfolios and learn how to make a pomander – a versatile fashion accessory.
The college also had eight student designs as part of the graduate fashion show that took place each day, modeled by Next Top Model models. One of our fashion and clothing students even had the opportunity to work backstage for the duration of the show helping the models with their outfit changes, gaining valuable work experience and making great industry contacts.
During the five days, over 800 prospectuses were given out along with 2000 leaflets on our fashion courses as well as hundreds of miniature branded sewing kits. The team also had many enquiries about our HND courses from people from across the country who were drawn to the stand thinking that we were a university.
Eileen Simons said: “Our presence at the show was a great success and we have booked for next year already. We managed to get the stand at the last minute, and I’d like to thank all the staff who worked so hard to make it the success it was especially
Putting fashion first at the Clothes Show Live 2012
in such a short time. It certainly stood out from the other colleges and uni stands and many people commented at how good it looked. I was also pleased that our students’ designs on the catwalk not only stood up to the universities designs, but out did them on many occasions.”
1. Our student dresses the models including Next Top Model Imogen Lea.
2. Student designs on display on the stand.3. An eye catching design made our stand
stand out.4. Visitors make fashion accessories.
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Students make Island Records talent search shortlist
Two music students were shortlisted in a national talent search by Island Records. The record label who have been searching the country’s colleges and universities for the next big thing and offering a record deal for one lucky act, chose our students from thousands of others in the region from their video submissions.
Juliet Francis a second year BTEC Extended Diploma in Music student and Hannah Brown a second year HND in Popular Music Studies student performed against 12 other acts from the North and the Midlands in the regional showcase, which was held here at the college. Other regional showcases were held in Edinburgh, Gateshead, Bristol, Dublin, Brighton and London.
Many people commented on our excellent facilities here at the college and enjoyed the evening. Although the students performed exceptionally well, unfortunately they didn’t make it to the final but they had a great experience and are ready for their next challenge.
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Students get hands-on at Handsworth
Painting and decorating students from the construction site are the first group to start work on the refurbishment of our Handsworth site. The main contractors, Tudor Rose, are working collaboratively with the students to help them renovate the building. Tudor Rose have also offered carpentry students the opportunity to gain rare experience working on traditional sash windows.
Glynn Purnell students complete their course
Last week our students on the Glynn Purnell pre-apprenticeship programme came to the end of their 11 week course.
Each student has spent a day at the Michelin starred chef’s award winning Purnell’s restaurant in Birmingham, which was recently ranked seventeenth best restaurant in the UK.
Glynn has been tracking their progress throughout the course and will pick two students to become his apprentices, to work alongside
him in his restaurant, bistro and bar in the city. He has many opportunities lined up for them, including a trip to Brixham fish market, to see how goats cheese is made and perhaps even a trip to Chicago. Glynn has been in touch with chef friends of his from around Birmingham to find placements for those he cannot take.
Glynn will notify the successful students over the Christmas break and an announcement will be made in the New Year.
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Bank of England speak to students about the economy
Students and local businesses in Birmingham had the opportunity to hear first hand from the Bank of England about the state of our economy.
At an event to celebrate a new partnership between South and City College Birmingham and The National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS), the Bank of England’s Deputy Agent for the Midlands and Oxfordshire, Glynn Jones, spoke about the economic outlook.
Talking to our accounting and business students, along with businesses from the region, he discussed the regional economy in light of recent macro economic developments, gross domestic product (GDP) decline, inflation and interest rates. He then had a discussion session with our students, who were able to question him about the economy and anything finance related.
The college is working with The National Skills Academy for Financial Services to help identify the needs of the finance sector within the region and to work together to develop solutions. The college can offer a range of support, including training and development solutions, recruitment, induction and skills development and more.
Sir Doug Ellis launches foundation to help students get apprenticeships
Sir Doug Ellis OBE has set up a foundation in partnership with South and City College Birmingham providing funding to support disadvantaged young people in the city.
The Sir Doug Ellis Foundation Fund aims to support at least twenty young people to continue their education and gain employment through apprenticeships. A bursary of up to £2,000 will be allocated to eligible young people who would greatly benefit assistance to overcome barriers stopping them from finding employment.
The grant will be used to subsidise the salary costs and other overheads and will make it easier for SME’s to take on apprentices. For the learner, there will also be the option to take advantage of a discounted travel card organised in conjunction with National Express.
The first bursary awards will be awarded to students during National Apprenticeship Week in March 2013.
Sir Doug said: “I have been very impressed by the work of South and City College Birmingham in helping young people from Birmingham gain
the education, qualifications and confidence they need to follow their dreams and gain employment.”
“This Foundation Fund is my way of helping young people in Birmingham. Too often there are barriers that stop disadvantaged people from gaining the skills they need to get work. This fund will hopefully see twenty young people each year get on the right path to employment and a successful career.”
The Foundation Fund was announced from the film set of Birmingham film maker Nigel Davey and award winning directors Ian and Dominic Higgins from Major Oak Entertainment new film production. Students on media and hair and beauty courses were on set gaining valuable work experience.
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Students ‘pass out’
Students who completed the 14 week army preparation course at the college have celebrated at a ‘Passing Out’ dinner, attended by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
The students are all planning a career in the Military and had been referred to us by the Army’s careers office. They have now progressed onto the BTEC in Public Services Level 3 course, whilst they wait to be called up to their military jobs.
At the Passing Out event, guests included the students and their parents, public service staff, Major Bob Bath and four army recruiters.
The college’s hospitality and
catering department catered for the event held in Karibunis. Denis Carlin, course tutor and former regimental sergeant major led the presentation. He said: “Major Bath gave a very complimentary speech which included glowing recommendations to the staff and the college.
“We also had some moving speeches made by parents of the students who said how impressed they was with both the course and the college and how beneficial the course had been to their son/daughter. It was a brilliant evening. Well done to our staff and students – and I wish them the best in their military careers.”
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Jackie Chylla takes delivery of first car on new Employee Car Scheme
Jackie Chylla is the first member of staff to benefit from the new car scheme, and has had delivery of her new Fiesta. To find out more about the scheme, and how you can benefit go to: http://www.colleaguecars.co.uk/login.aspx and enter the following details:
Username – sccb2012Password – sccbpwd
Students nominated for Adult Learners’ Week
Three of our students have been put forward for awards as part of Adult Learners’ Week (18 – 24 May 2013). Adult Learners’ Week is a national celebration of lifelong learning, and offers the perfect opportunity to highlight the many types of learning available to adults from all walks of life.
Tani Alatwani, aged 74 years is one of the oldest learners in the college. Tani has been learning with us since 2006 when he arrived in the UK from Iraq and has has progressed from ESOL Entry 1 to and is now working towards his Level 2 Numeracy qualification. Anab Mohammed came to the college in 2003 after her arrival in the UK from Somalia as a refugee. Anab has worked continually towards achieving her goal to become a Teaching Assistant and is on her way towards completing a CACHE Childcare Level 2 course. Fabrice, known better as Shaggy, has achieved his Level 1 in Business Admin, his Level 2 in Business Studies and he is now working towards his Extended Diploma in Business Level 3.
We will know the results in April 2013.
Colleges able to directly recruit 14-16’s
FE news
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£270 million for FEThe Chancellor’s Autumn Statement delivered on 5 December, which the Treasury gives to Parliament every year, announced that FE is set to receive £270m of new capital money.
In this update of the government’s spending plans, there was a focus on skills and science projects, with the extra money promised to be spent on laboratories, classrooms and other facilities in colleges.
The Skills Funding Agency’s
(SFA) future was also given some security, despite earlier suggestions the government would transfer its budget to the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), as recommended in Lord Heseltine’s Plan for Growth.
While the agency will maintain management for the majority of the skills budget, it was confirmed that LEPs will take a leading role in managing the Employer Ownership Pilot and priorities for European Social Funding.
From the September 2013, selected colleges will be able to directly recruit full-time 14 to 16 year-olds thanks to a landmark decision made by the Skills Minister Matthew Hancock this month.
In a letter to a pair of college principals who are members of the 14 to 16 College Implementation Group, Hancock confirmed that 14 to 16 year olds will be able to enrol in FE and sixth form colleges from September.
In the letter, Hancock told Mike Hopkins, principal of Middlesbrough College, and Tony Medhurst, principal of Harrow College: “As you know, I am keen to ensure the best possible provision for young people that meets their needs. In some cases that means enrolling them in FE colleges full-time from the age of 14.
“At present 283 colleges meet these criteria and will, therefore, be
able to establish 14 to 16 provision and start enrolling full-time 14 to 16 year olds from next September should they wish to do so.”
As part of the criteria to be able to do this, colleges must have an ‘outstanding’, ‘good’ or ‘satisfactory’ with “improving results” rating from their Ofsted inspection; they must have a dedicated 14 to 16 area within the college; a separate 14-16 leadership; and colleges will be subject to Ofsted inspection within two years of the 14 to 16 centre opening.
Debbie Ribchester, the Association of Colleges’ 14 to 19 curriculum policy manager, said: “Many colleges have a long and successful history of educating 14 and 15-year-olds on a full and part-time basis. This very welcome development is a vote of confidence in college provision.”
Further details are expected to be published shortly.
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Upcoming events
January
Second year Performing Arts students will be performing A Vampire Story in January... Watch this space for more information on the play.
Calling all shoppers...Camden London – Saturday 4th May 2013
Open to all staff
Please contact Jackie Chylla on ext 1037
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Hello & Goodbye
Richard Walters Health & Care
Wayne Bartlam Retail, Commercial & Sports
Afia Bibi Recharges
Lindsey Holland Recharges
Kimberley Longford Access to FE
Irina Astley Marketing
Gerry Begley HR & Legal Services
Minaz Begum Business Studies & ICT
James Bryant Access to FE
Jono Pomlett IT Technical
Michael Thorpe Retail, Commercial & Sports
Julie Haynes Health & Care
Mariam Hussain Student Services
Leavers
New staff
Jobs & trainingInternal and external vacanciesAdministration Assistants – various postsFixed Term until July 2014Scale 3 Term Time£13,645 – £14,526 per annumClosing date: 04/01/2013
Please see Elvis for more information and how to apply.
IT AdministratorSalary £16,625 – £17,686 per annumClosing date: 11/01/2013
MGL Professional Studies – Electrical ServicesSalary £22,904 – £37,116 per annumClosing date: 11/01/2013
Scriptwriting Workshop with William Gallagher11 February 2013 Digbeth Campus, 5.30 - 7pm
Open to all students and staff.
William Gallagher is a scriptwriter, journalist and author. He writes for Doctor Who, audio dramas for
BBC/Big Finish, the Radio Times and BBC News Online plus, The Independent, the Los Angeles Times and BBC local and national radio. He’s developing TV series with Red Planet, has won awards for his stage drama and his photography has been published in international jewellery books.
There is a competition, which he will judge, to find talented scriptwriters within the college. Watch out more for more information in the New Year.
For more information and to confirm your place email either Katie or Diba at [email protected]
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Name: Trish BlackhamJob title: Director Business and Professional Campus: Digbeth (But also Handsworth and Bordesely Green)
What are some key responsibilities of your role? Managing the business and professional division, meeting college targets, developing curriculum and making sure students get the right experience from the college to prepare them for HE and employment.
Tell us something interesting about you.I have completed four triathlons in my 40’s - two of which raised money for charity.
How long have you been working in the college? I started at Handsworth College 22 years ago.
Why do you think you have been so successful in serving the college and students? I’m hard working and like to put students first. I’m flexible to meet the demands of changes within the sector and areas I have worked in.
What do you believe is your greatest accomplishment at the college?Developing the fashion curriculum at City to become the lead provider in the West Midlands with the Sector Skills Council (skill fast). Leading the HBT curriculum at City through a successful re-inspection following a grade 4 visit.
What has been your greatest challenge? The last three months, also leading the HBT team through re-inspection.
If your life turned in to a movie what actor would you be?Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump (keep on running!!)
How to...
When expecting a visitor to the college, please inform the reception at the campus they are coming to in advance. You will need to give reception the following information about your visitor(s);
l Namel Company name
A member of staff will need to collect the visitor from reception. They will be issued with a visitor lanyard which they have to wear at all times during their time in the college. Due to safeguarding issues we cannot allow visitors to be unsupervised whilst within college premises. When returning your visitor to reception, please remind them to return their visitor pass to reception staff.
l All menu’s and hospitality forms can be found on Elvis/Canteens/Standard forms. Alternatively, you can collect a paper copy from the canteen on site.
l When filling in the form, make sure you add as much detail as possible so the catering staff can make sure the order meets the needs of your event.
l Once you have filled in the form you will need to send it to the canteen at the centre you require hospitality. The form must be with the canteen staff a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event.
l If for any reason you wish to cancel your hospitality order you will need to give the canteen staff 48 hours notice to enable them to cancel the order, any cancellations made after this time will be deducted from the budget holder.
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Doing our bitChristmas donations for the homelessBirmingham Community Association, based in Small Heath, is holding a community Christmas lunch for the homeless, the unemployed and the lonely and anyone that is housebound on Christmas Day. Any donations or support are very welcome, in particular: Disposable cutlery and plates, tablecloths, plastic glasses, Christmas napkins, Christmas crackers, Christmas decorations and treats such as sweets nuts and crisps.
Please contact [email protected] to donate.
l Time they are expected to arrivel How long they will be staying
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Competitions
The role of the Competition Champion
Katie BlakemanI teach English and ESOL and I also have the role of Competition Champion and Reading and Writing Champion across the college.
I work within a team of dedicated individuals whose aims are to promote the development of literacy skills. We work to get authors, publishers, scriptwriters - anyone from the literary world - to work with students from our college. We also run a creative writing club. Part of what we do is to develop, promote and encourage students to take part in competitions. We run regular competitions, supported by Writing West Midlands, to encourage students to write creatively and raise their aspirations. Previous competitions have highlighted a number of talented writers in the college, and taking part and doing well in competitions has given them the confidents to pursue these skills more.
Would you like to become a Competition Champion? Contact [email protected]
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Hair & beauty offers20% off hair colour and conditioning treatment21 January – 31 January*Skin test compulsory
Half price manicure7 December – 31 January
30% off wash and blowdry and cut and blowdry7 January – 18 January To find out more and to book, call 0121 694 5093 or visit The Salon at your campus.
Customer Relations
Our complaints procedureThe college has a procedure in place for complaints received regarding the service provided by the college, raised by our customers – students, employers or agencies, staff, visitors or local community.
l In the first instance, the receiver of any complaint should attempt to satisfy the complainant if it is in their power to do so. If a solution is not immediately available then the formal complaints procedure should be implemented immediately.
l If you receive a complaint, you can direct the complainant to the Corporate Services Customer Feedback Team or pass on the complaint yourself. Complaints
can be made by telephone, email, through the college website, Moodle or in writing. Customer feedback forms are available at each college reception, library and Customer Feedback Office. Complaints are passed to directors to action who may delegate the investigative work to another manager within the division.
l The complaint will be acknowledged within three days of receipt by the Customer Feedback Office. The complainant should receive a response within 10 working days. In some cases it may take longer than 10 working days if the director wishes to seek advice from either the legal team or from a member of HR, if this is the case the complainant will be informed.
l If the complainant is not satisfied with the response received, the
complaint can be escalated to a member of SMT. If the complainant is still not satisfied with the response given by the college, they may refer their complaint to the Learning and Skills Council or an appropriate external advisory service.
l The Customer Feedback Office will monitor complaints and produce termly and annual reports. These reports should be used to assess trends and take appropriate action to review or produce procedures to prevent recurring issues.
Contact the Customer Feedback Office on 0121 694 6342 or email [email protected] or at: Head of Customer Relations, South & City College Birmingham, FREEPOST, Birmingham B28 8BR
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Equality & Diversity
Anthony Murphy from access to FE has done a brilliant display board that has a focus on equality and diversity. The learners made masks from all around the world, in preparation to make the masks the learners had to research other countries and cultures. The masks look fantastic and it was a great way to introduce the students to other cultures from around the world.
Health & Safety
As a college we have duties that are legislatively controlled under health and safety legislation and educational statute. Our Health and Safety Policy and Procedures ensure we protect both employees and learners within our environment.
It is essential that all members of staff are familiar with the policy and procedures and understand their own role within it. Access to all documents are available to all staff via the college electronic communication system ELVIS and through the Assistant Director of Health and Safety.
The college is committed to supporting its staff with appropriate training to further promote the positive health and safety culture that exists. Ongoing health and safety training is provided on various subjects ranging from manual handling, first aid, fire marshal, risk assessment, IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) working safely and managing safely, NEBOSH (National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health) general certificate. If you would like to attend any of these training courses or other specific health and safety training required as part of your role please speak to your line manager and contact staff development.
Training and courses
Health and Safety General Information
Emergency evacuation is signalled by a continuous alarm. Upon an alarm being sounded you should immediately leave your area by the nearest route possible, closing all doors behind you. Do not run or stop to collect valuables or coats, if you have a visitor or are teaching a class please take them with you do not allow them to wander around or leave the college without your knowledge. Tutors take your register, proceed to the assembly point and carry out a role call, inform the fire marshal that you and your party are all accounted for.
Ensure all escape routes in your area are kept clear at all times and that emergency exits are not locked or obstructed, internally or externally.
Fire escape signs are provided to guide you from wherever you are in a building, via a place of relative safety (the escape route) to the place of ultimate safety (the assembly area). It must not be assumed that everyone will know all safe routes through the building. Similarly, it must not be assumed that, once outside the building via a final exit, people will know how to get to the assembly area, so signs directing to the assembly area will be needed as well. Fire escape signs are green and white - safe condition.
Our Fire Procedure
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Everyone involved in the pantoThe college’s Christmas panto written and directed by Henry Nolan, choregraphed by Heloise Marum-Shaw and performed by students was a great success this December.
It was enjoyed by all those that went to see it including staff, family, friends and even school children. Special thanks to Carmen Burkett, Ben Coley, Nils Edstrom, Jeanie Doyle, Wesley’s mom, Courtney’s Dad and everyone else who has supported this performance project.
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We are currently looking for Green Champions – staff and students who would be interested in contributing and communicating real green initiatives that have a real impact on the carbon footprint and sustainability of our organisation. If you are interested in being a Green Champion, please email [email protected]
Get involved, be a Green Champion
Be sustainable this ChristmasUse energy efficient LEDs for your Christmas tree lights.
Recycle your treeOf the six million trees that brighten up homes and offices across Britain each Christmas, figures show that only 10% are recycled for composting and wood chipping. The rest goes into landfill, a wasted opportunity to create biomass that could provide nutrients for depleted soil.
Birmingham City Council offer a Christmas tree collection and composting advice for waste, and a number of DIY retailers and garden centres offer tree recycling services, so have a look at the the postcode locator on www.recyclenow.com to find one near you.
Recycle your cardsChristmas cards can be recycled visit www.recyclenow.com or partly reused – be imaginative!
They can also be taken to your nearest collection point such as some supermarkets, charities such as The Woodland Trust or your local authority. The normal cut-off point for recycling is the end of January, although they can also be recycled with mixed paper after this date.
Have a sustainable Christmas!
Thinking Greener is our sustainability awareness campaign to help us achieve our carbon reduction goals and we need everyone to get involved.
Did you knowSCCB’s old computers are often rebuilt using spares from each
other and used for I.T Schools for Africa program.
http://www.itschoolsafrica.org/
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Drinking over the festive period?
Did you know that Santa’s not allowed to go down chimneys this year?It was declared unsafe by the Elf and Safety Commission.
What did one Angel say to the other?Halo there
Knock KnockWho’s there?HollyHolly who?Holly-days are coming
If a reindeer lost his tail, where would it go for a new one?A retail shop
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?Snowflakes.
What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?It’s Christmas, Eve!
Why is Christmas just like a day at the office?You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.
Did you hear about the cleaner who stole the office calendar last Christmas?She got 12 months.
The 4 Stages of Life -1. You believe in
Santa Claus2. You don’t believe in
Santa Claus3. You are Santa Claus4. You look like Santa
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Stay safeDrinking less than 21 units a week for a man or 14 for a woman is unlikely to cause problems as long as it is spread out sensibly throughout the week.
A unit of alcohol is:
l ½ pt of beer, lager or ciderl 1 small glass of winel 1 small glass of sherry or portl 1 pub measure of spirits.
A sensible approach to alcohol:
l Sip your drink slowly and do not gulp. Space your drinks with a non-alcoholic drink in between
l Remember what you are doing the next day and ensure there is sufficient time for alcohol to be broken down before driving
l Make sure you eat! Do not drink on an empty stomach. After eating alcohol is absorbed at a slower rate
l Do not get into the habit of drinking every day. Have one or two drink-free days in the week
l As a host, make sure you offer non-alcoholic drinks as well as alcohol on social occasions
l Do ask your doctor or chemist if it is safe to drink with any medicine that you are taking
l Remember that alcohol is a drug, use it with care
The dangersMany of us will be having a drink or two over the Christmas period, but it is useful to remember the harms it can cause before you drink too much.
Regularly drinking too much is harmful to health. Alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream within a few minutes. It is transported to all parts of your body, including your brain where it acts as a depressant drug. A healthy liver takes about one hour to break down and remove one unit of alcohol.
If you drink heavily in the evening, you may still be over the legal limit to drive, or, to work safely the next day – even if you don’t feel intoxicated or hungover.
80%of all A&E admissions
after midnight are alcohol related.
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Puzzle time
Christmas wordsearch
Words to find:Gold, Snowman, Stocking, Mary, Decorations, Reindeer, Carols, Angel, Wreath, Holly,
Mincepie, Tree, Santa, Myhrr, Frankincense, Joseph, Jesus
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...Christmas!
and a Happy
New Year!
FYi DECEMBER 2012 15
STAFF NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2012
Events, hellos,
goodbyes, horoscopes
and more...
College partners
with Glynn Purnell
in the search of two
apprentices
A word from the Principal
and interesting info
about our new college
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p2
STAFF NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2012
Events, how to’s,
what do they do, and more...
Success at
The Skills ShowIncluding photos from
the show
A word from
the Principal and interesting info about
our new college
p9
p2
p4
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