No Smoking Policy
The right to a smoke-free
workplace
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AET HR 02 Review June 2014
Adopted and ratified by the Academies
Enterprise Trust Board on:
June 2012
Review Date:
June 2014
As defined by the AET Governance and Accountability
Framework (ARCI)
Accountability:
AET Board
Responsibility:
AET Board
Local Board of Governors
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No Smoking Policy
Policy content
1.
Policy statement .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.
Who is covered by the policy? ......................................................................................................... 4
3.
Personnel responsible for implementation of the policy ................................................................ 4
4.
Scope and implementation of the policy ........................................................................................ 5
5.
6.
Breaches of the policy ..................................................................................................................... 5
Appendix A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Glossary and Status of the Policy and Guidance………………………………………………………………………….7
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1. Policy statement
We are committed to protecting your health, safety and welfare and that of all those who
work for us by providing a safe place of work and protecting all workers, service users,
customers and visitors from exposure to smoke.
All of our workplaces (including our vehicles) are smoke-free and all students, staff and
visitors have a right to a smoke-free environment.
This no-smoking policy has been devised on the basis of advice from professional bodies as
well as in consultation with Trade Unions and complies with the Health Act 2006 and
associated regulations. We are committed to a programme of action to make this policy
effective and to bring it to the attention of all staff.
This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and it may be
amended at any time.
Throughout this document, “the Company” will refer to the Academies Enterprise Trust or
London Academies Enterprise Trust as appropriate.
2. Who is covered by the policy?
This policy covers all individuals working at all levels and grades, including senior managers,
school leaders, teachers and education support staff, directors, employees, consultants,
contractors, trainees, part-time and fixed-term employees, casual and agency staff and
volunteers (collectively referred to as staff in this policy).
Third parties who have access to our premises (such as consultants, contractors, customers
and visitors) are also required to comply with this policy.
3. Personnel responsible for implementation of the policy
The Company has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this policy, but has
delegated day-to-day responsibility for its operation to the Director of HR. Any questions
concerning the operation of this policy should be directed to the Director of HR.
Responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the operation of the policy and any
recommendations for change to minimise risks to our operations also lies with the Director
of HR.
All managers have a specific responsibility to operate within the boundaries of this policy,
ensure that all staff understand the standards of behaviour expected of them and to take
action when behaviour falls below its requirements.
All staff must comply with and support this policy.
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4. Scope and implementation of the policy
Smoking is banned in any enclosed or substantially enclosed premises within our workplace
and within any area the students have access, e.g. grounds and playing fields. The ban
applies to anything that can be smoked and includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, pipes
(including water pipes such as shisha and hookah pipes), cigars and herbal cigarettes.
No-smoking signs are displayed at the entrances to enclosed or substantially enclosed
premises at our workplace.
Staff shall not smoke outside of our workplace at any time when students are present or
likely to be present.
Staff using our vehicles, whether as a driver or passenger, must ensure the vehicles remain
smoke-free. Any of our vehicles that are used primarily for private purposes are excluded
from the smoking ban. Any questions concerning these provisions should be directed to the
Principal.
We are committed to making this policy effective and to promoting a healthy working
environment. Staff who experience particular difficulty complying with this policy should
discuss their situation with their line manager or the Principal.
5. Breaches of the policy
Breaches of this policy will be dealt with under our Disciplinary Procedure and, in serious
cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.
Smoking in smoke-free premises or vehicles is also a criminal offence and may result in a
fixed penalty fine and/or prosecution.
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Dates
Employees were consulted on this document during
It was ratified by the Academies Enterprise Trust Board
Oct – Nov 2010
19/06/2012
David Triggs, AET Chief Executive Officer
Signature:
………………………………………………………….
Print Name:
D. A. Triggs
Date:
19/06/2012
Leigh Shelley, AET HR Director
Signature:
………………………………………………………….
Print Name:
L. H. Shelley
Date:
19/06/2012
Chair of Board of Governors
Signature:
………………………………………………………….
Print Name:
………………………………………………………….
Date:
………………………………………………………….
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APPENDIX A
Glossary and Status of the Policy and Guidance
Glossary
Throughout this policy and guidance (where applicable), the terms shown below will have, or
include, the following meanings:

Principal includes Headteachers where these are in post;

Vice-Principal includes Deputy Headteachers where these are in post;

Company refers to the Academies Enterprise Trust and London Academies Enterprise Trust;

Department refers to the Department for Education and/or its predecessors and successors;

Line Manager includes any members of teaching and support staff with management
responsibility for other staff.
Status
This policy and/or guidance does not form part of any employee's contract of employment, unless
otherwise stated, and it may be amended at any time.
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