Torridge Emergency Planning Officer Talks to Kingsley School Students

By A_McCormack

Thursday, December 03, 2009, 16:05

Emergency Planning Officer at Torridge District Council Ruth Staddon has been talking to sixth form students at Kingsley School - about Emergency Planning.

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The pupils – on the OCR National Certificate Public Services course - watched a presentation by Ruth and were able to ask questions afterwards.

Fo Edmonds, Head of Vocational Studies at Kingsley School, said, "The students absolutely loved meeting Ruth. They found it really useful. The course itself was developed to recognise candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding of the public services sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved. It's a very practical and hands on course, and meeting Ruth really opened their eyes to the understand the complexities of emergency planning and organisation."

Ruth said, "Meeting the sixth form students and discussing emergency planning details with them was a very valuable exercise. I hope they went away with a clearer understanding of the role and responsibilities of Torridge District Council, and how we work closely in partnership with Devon County Council, the Police and Fire Service, the Environmental Agency and other responders."

In the New Year, Ruth will be working with other agencies in helping local parish councils to produce an emergency plan of their own.

If you would like more information on emergency planning in our area, or if you would like Ruth to visit your class or school, please contact her on 01237 428806 or email ruth.staddon@torridge.gov.uk.

For more information on vocational courses, such as Public Services, Business and Travel and Tourism, or joining the sixth form at Kingsley School, contact Fo Edmonds via email: edmondsf@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk or the registrar: admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

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