New Agreement on Bullying and Harassment

(01/08/2008) You will find below links to the new National Guidance agreement on Harassment and Bullying in Employment in Further Education Colleges from the joint AoC and Union working party.

New Powers to Screen and Search Pupils for Weapons

(15/03/2007) As part of the Violent Crime Reduction Act the government is introducing proposals that will allow head teachers and authorised staff to search without consent, pupils whom they suspect are carrying a knife or other weapon. The power comes into force on 31 May 2007 and the DfES is currently undertaking a consultation on the guidance that will accompany the Act. Although this relates to schools it is relevant to the college sector as well.