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DISABILITY

If you have a disability of any kind, we will try to make arrangements so your
experience at Birmingham College is comfortable.

Telling us about your disability

When you arrive at Birmingham College, we will ask you if you have a
disability, a medical condition or any other learning needs.
It is important to tell us if you need support because of a disability. We cannot provide support
unless we know your needs.

You can discuss your support needs privately and in confidence with appropriate staff.
However, sometimes it might not be possible to keep the support you receive private.

Even if you do not need support, we may need to know about your disability or medical
condition so that we can ensure your health and safety whilst you are at college, or in an
emergency.

DRUG, ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in the College building, and are not
allowed on trips organised by the College.

Students who come to classes intoxicated will be sent home.

It is illegal to use or possess certain drugs in the UK. For information about the
law on drugs, or about drug abuse, visit www.talktofrank.com

Students under the age of 18 are not allowed under UK law to buy tobacco products or
alcohol.

It also against the law to buy alcohol to give to people under the age of 18.

SMOKING

In the UK, you are not allowed to smoke inside public buildings.

You may smoke on the pavement outside the building, but make sure you
do not make it difficult for people to get into the building.

It also against the law to buy tobacco products to give to people under the age of 18.

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