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Lough Allen Education Centre

Welcome to the Lough Allen Education Centre

We hope you have a pleasant stay.  Saff are here to help you.

 

The following information is intended to make your stay with us a pleasant and safe experience, we would ask that you read this and pass the relevant information on to your group.

Prior to your visit

Check your organisation is adequately insured against cancellation, third party liability

and loss, theft or damage to personal effects. Inform The Lough Allen Education Centre of any changes in numbers as soon as possible.

Places cancelled within 1 month of arrival will be charged at full rate.

If booking a coach arrange to arrive no earlier than the stated checking in time and to depart no later than the stated departure time.

If arriving individually – make sure a responsible adult is at the Centre early to meet everyone.

Arrival and departure times:

Arrival day Check by arrangement

FIRE

Fire doors and fire escape doors – are to be kept shut and under no

circumstances are to be propped open and left unattended (this is against

the law). Fire escape doors should not be used for access.

Detectors – Smoke detectors are fitted in all rooms, these will be set off by

the use of aerosol sprays, midge repellents etc. please ensure your group do

not use these in the bedrooms.

Alarm – the alarms is a continuous sounding bell or claxon.

In the event of the alarm being activated all residents must vacate the

building and congregate at the designated assembly point. The named fire

officer should meet the group with the fire list and check that everyone is

present.

FIRE ALARM CONTROL IN YOUR ACCOMMODATION

(Leader information)

Each room is fitted with a fire alarm system linked to all areas of the main building

In the event of fire or smoke being discovered, sound the nearest alarm or break glass.

Evacuate the building and call the fire brigade, following the instructions in your

accommodation

Report problem to centre reception or duty member of staff - Phone no: 071-9640588 Alert occupants of adjacent rooms of the fire

If you hear a fire alarm but there is no evidence of a fire

Follow instructions as above, except calling the fire brigade.

You must remain at meeting place until a member of the centre

staff has given the all clear.

General Centre Information

Recognised youth groups, such as Schools, Youth Clubs and other charitable or

public funded groups and their leaders may use the centre throughout the year, space permitting.

We expect the groups to ensure that they have organised the correct accreditation and permits as detailed by the youth group they are associated with, this includes all adults supervising young people to be checked.

We expect all staff and site users to be treated with respect and dignity and we do not welcome inappropriate language.

Any person behaving in an inappropriate manner will be removed from site immediately and their behaviour reported to the appropriate authorities.

Care of Valuables

The centre rooms are rarely locked so particular care should be taken with

valuables. Money should be held in a camp bank and locked in the leader room

(a key for the leader’s room is available from the office). Young people should

be discouraged from bringing valuables with them.

Locked Rooms

Smaller groups may find that some rooms have been locked, not for use. If this causes a

problem with your sleeping plan please let us know. Alternatively you could fax us your

sleeping plan in advance. (See accommodation plans)

Doctor and First Aid

A first aid kit is located in the reception entrance; all activity and most other staff are first aid trained.

Potentially dangerous occurrences or concerns should be recorded in the ‘Near miss’ book, which is held in the Office. Please take time to report incidents to

the management team as it helps keep safety standards high. The

accident book, operations manuals and other safety information are also

located in the office.

A surgery is 800 metres from the centre; an appointments

system is in operation. Telephone number: Surgery hours

are 10 –11 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs and Fri, 4 – 5 Mon, Wed and Fri.

Young people with a potential heath risk through activities should be

identified to the instructor on every session. Inhalers, epi-pens and other emergency

medication should be carried on all activities. If any participant cannot administer their own medication they must be accompanied, at all times, by an adult who can.

Accident Cases Requiring Hospital Attention

Group leaders are responsible for removal of casualties to Accident and Emergency

(transport permitting). The nearest minor injuries unit is at Drumshanbo Health Care Centre

 

An ambulance will be called for serious cases; Sligo General Hospital this can entail a 45 minute wait.

Specific Health and Safety Issues

A number of people have had severe injuries to fingers from jamming in the

door-check. On each occasion horseplay within the building was the cause.

Beware of uneven surfaces, especially on the field. Use a torch when

crossing the field when it is dark.

Centre equipment and facilities must be used correctly and safely

Do not play in or around the storage huts and workshops.

Do not play on materials, boats or plant stored in the surrounding area.

Beware of vehicles on the move.

medication should be carried on all activities. If any participant cannot administer their own medication they must be accompanied, at all times, by an adult who can.

Accident Cases Requiring Hospital Attention

Group leaders are responsible for removal of casualties to Accident and Emergency

(transport permitting). The nearest minor injuries unit is at Drumshanbo Health Care Centre

 

An ambulance will be called for serious cases; Sligo General Hospital this can entail a 45 minute wait.

Specific Health and Safety Issues

A number of people have had severe injuries to fingers from jamming in the

door-check. On each occasion horseplay within the building was the cause.

Beware of uneven surfaces, especially on the field. Use a torch when

crossing the field when it is dark.

Centre equipment and facilities must be used correctly and safely

Do not play in or around the storage huts and workshops.

Do not play on materials, boats or plant stored in the surrounding area.

Beware of vehicles on the move.

 

Supervision

During programme times someone must always be contactable, as you remain in loco

parentis at all times. You must provide adequate supervision for those in your care outside programme times. The town tends to have a very social atmosphere, as licensed premises are open until late. Whilst we appreciate you may need to take a break, you must ensure a responsible person is looking after your party who is not under

the influence of alcohol. Please enjoy yourself and have a good time but expect no favours if you return to site and are noisy, abusive or unable to effectively carry out your responsibilities. We have a site rule that no one under 18 may consume alcohol.

We have no objections to leaders having a quiet drink after the youngsters have gone to bed as long as they all remain in a fit state to deal with an emergency and if necessary drive their charges to hospital.

 

Laundry & Drying Facilities

We have one commercial washing machines – tokens and washing powder

available at reception cost €10.00 and tumble driers €4 per 20 minutes –

these facilities are for adult use only. Wet clothes must be wrung out

before being placed in a dryer. There are also drying rooms available.

Leaders are asked to take charge of the drying rooms as they are abused

when unsupervised.

 

Phones

 The Duty Staff number 071-9640588 is for emergency use.

We recommend that where possible a leader give their own mobile number to parents for emergency contact. A public phone is located by the car park in the village.

Smoking

The centre operates a no smoking policy. Any leaders who smoke, are

requested to do so off site and to dispose of their cigarette ends carefully, we

also request that you smoke out of sight of the young people.

 

Site Tidiness

Each visiting party will be allocated a cleaning task to keep the site free of

litter. We would prefer it though if the country and litter code were strongly

encouraged. You are responsible for site cleanliness and the facility should

be left as found or better.

Lights Out and Noise

Whilst at the centre you are living in the heart of a village. We respect other people and part of this is keeping down noise and disturbance at night or first thing in the morning. In general the centre should be quiet between 2200 and 0800. Whilst not wishing to be

spoilsports it is essential that everyone is well rested as the activities are strenuous. If

someone is too tired or exhausted because of lack of sleep it spoils the fun for them and

others within the party.

 

Problems, Faults and Breakages

If you are experiencing any problem with your stay or building faults, please contact reception.