This document provides guidance on the phasing out of the Default Retirement Age. It explains what the changes mean, what needs to be done, and roles and responsibilities. It also includes typical FAQs from employers.
This set of five resources was developed to support organisations in the further education and skills sector to understand and apply principles that promote equality within workforce planning and organisational development, with a specific focus on age equality. The resources are intended to be practical and informative, to promote understanding and share learning on approaches taken by others on age equality.
This audit tool, developed in partnership with London Colleges and the AoC, can be used by colleges and providers to assess the extent to which potential interventions to address youth crime and gangs are already in place or should be implemented. The tool covers a breadth of themes including management and leadership; policies and procedures; and managing information.
This document presents an example of a physical contact policy drawn up by Beaumont College. The policy provided a framework and guidelines for the types of activity where positive physical contact occurs and how this contact should be made. The purpose of this policy was to promote positive contact to support emotional and cognitive functioning and development for all learners of the College.
Using technology safely is vital to further education staff and learners alike. There are four publications in the Safeguarding in a Digital World series. This document explains the importance of e-safety in a digital world. It outlines some practical steps and advice for assessment and reducing risks for technical staff.
Using technology safely is vital to further education staff and learners alike. There are four publications in the Safeguarding in a Digital World series. This document explains the importance of e-safety in a digital world. It outlines some practical steps and advice for assessment and reducing risks for teaching and training staff.
Using technology safely is vital to further education staff and learners alike. There are four publications in the Safeguarding in a Digital World series. This document explains the importance of e-safety in a digital world. It outlines some practical steps and advice for assessment and reducing risks for learning providers.
This interactive guide is intended to help providers ensure that they have in place a comprehensive set of arrangements to minimise the likelihood of learners being abused, and to help managers and staff take appropriate action should abuse be suspected.
This booklet is designed to provide an introduction to health, safety and welfare in the workplace for all learners on government–funded programmes. Employers and training providers have duties to protect learners' health, safety and welfare whilst at work.
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