Smoking and Vaping

BIG NEWS: We are going Smoke and Vape-Free!

The UK government is changing the rules around smoking and vaping through a new law called the Tobacco and Vapes Bill (2024–25). This will give colleges, workplaces, and hospitals the power to make their entire grounds smoke and vape-free. 

While the exact date the law starts is still to be confirmed, we’re getting ready now to make all our college campuses completely smoke and vape-free by 2030.

Why are we doing this? 

Going smoke and vape-free is part of Luminate Education Group’s big plan to look after the health, wellbeing, and success of every single student and staff member.

We know this is a massive change, so we’re taking things slow with a phased approach:

• Harrogate College and Pudsey Sixth Form College will be the first to go smoke and vape-free from 1 September.

• Temple Newsam and The Vine campuses are already smoke and vape-free.

• All campuses will work together to make these changes happen, and we’re going to keep everyone in the loop.

A smoke and vape-free generation is coming: Please help us to make this positive change!

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