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The New Inn sign up to
national schools project
The New Inn is the first establishment in The Isles of
Scilly to partner
a key education initiative which introduces young people
to the hospitality industry.
The BII Schools Hospitality Project helps pupils throughout
the country understand the growing importance of the sector and
also informs them about the many career paths on offer. At
the same time,
the scheme encourages young people to adopt more
responsible attitudes to alcohol.
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The New Inn,
Tresco |
Robin Lawson of The New Inn confirmed he is pleased to support
such an important initiative, particularly as millions of young
people go on to part-time or full-time employment in the
hospitality sector. It is therefore vital that they understand
how the UK now depends upon tourism, catering and other areas of
the industry.
Bob also supports the project's emphasis on good customer
service as a key ingredient of success in any hospitality-based
enterprise. Moreover, as a business active in the licensed
retail sector, The New Inn is delighted that the classroom
materials distributed free to schools encourage young people to
consider the dangers that result from the misuse of alcohol.
The BII Schools Project is delivered in
partnership with teachers but is not a government initiative.
Its success is due entirely to the support of BII members across
the UK. BII is the professional body for the licensed retail
sector. With over 17,500 members, it promotes high standards,
good employment practice, and social responsibility within the
hospitality industry.
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB said, "We are very grateful to
The New Inn for this support which allows us to
help teachers in a practical way while also raising awareness of
the hospitality industry.
"As the project builds, our aim is to help young people understand that with hard work, a friendly approach and
professional training, they can benefit greatly from a wide
range of employment opportunities and, if they choose to, go on to
build an interesting and rewarding career in a thriving sector
of the economy."
Patrick Gaffney, Director of the Schools Project, added his
thanks saying, “We can only make a difference in schools if we
gain the support of the wider community. I am delighted that
The New Inn has decided to lead the way in this
important initiative.”
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