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FSA launches food safety and hygiene e-learning course for schools

23 January 2012 | Wales Region

The Food Standards Agency in Wales has announced that it will be making available an e-learning course 'Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)' to schools in Wales.

This City and Guilds accredited qualification offers students an opportunity to develop important life skills, as well as equipping those hoping to work in the food or catering industry. The course is generally most suitable for students aged 14 and over.

The course is free to schools in Wales, although funding is limited.

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Schools in Wales are failing to meet food hygiene safety standards

31 August 2011 | Wales Region

Almost 50 education premises in Wales have below standard food hygiene ratings, reported Consumer Focus Wales.

The Food Standard Agency's Food Hygiene Rating Scheme has found that 48 education premises, including schools, colleges, nurseries and playgroups, score two or below – which means their food hygiene is not up to scratch.

A quarter of the premises (12) are based in the Cardiff area, while there are 11 poorly rated school kitchens across North Wales. Six schools in Newport and five in Rhondda Cynon Taff also score badly.

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Unlicensed fast food vending banned near schools in Wales

18 August 2011 | Wales Region

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in Wales has announced its decision to ban unlicensed fast food vendors from streets surrounding schools.

Public health and protection officers have banned street trading during school hours and term times in roads surrounding Porth County Community and Treorchy Comprehensive Schools.

The decision, which comes into force on September 1 following statutory advertising and consultation, has been made in response to concerns from parents, teachers and the wider community about the impact of street traders.

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Caterers donation to Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice

14 July 2011 | Wales Region

Anne Bull, Chair of LACA Wales and Head of Catering Rhondda CynonTaf; Beverley Bradley, Area Fundraiser at Ty Gobaith and Carol Davies, Catering Manager Conwy County Borough Council.

Representatives from the LACA Welsh Region had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for £750 to Ty Gobaith children's hospice in Conwy, North Wales on Friday 1st July.

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