Jul 2011 - Issue 5 - National Federation of Fish Friers

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THE fish friers REVIEW 36 Peninsula: Tighter restrictions on employing overseas students The points based immigration system put into place by the Government in 2008 to control migration into the UK included several criteria that must be met before an individual was able to take up work in the UK. The system is constantly under review and consequently the criteria required to ‘pass the test’ and continually changing. From 4th July 2011, further restrictions were placed on the employment of overseas students. Read more to find out exactly what has changed. For applications made on or after 4th July 2011, the Government placed further restrictions on the employment of foreign students entering the UK under Tier 4 of the points based immigration system. Individuals entering Tier 4 are sponsored by an education establishment to come to the UK to study. Although these individuals may be allowed to work in the UK, there are certain restrictions on the hours of work they can do in any one week. Tighter restrictions have now been placed on their work, with the effect that such individuals will not be granted permission to work in the UK if he or she is studying at an institution which is neither publically funded nor has UK degree awarding powers. This means that employers should be aware that an individual who has entered the UK under Tier 4 does not have permission to work in the UK unless on the following terms: If the student is doing a course of degree level and is sponsored by either: i. a Recognised Body (ie an institution with UK degree-awarding powers); or ii. a body in receipt of public funding as a higher education institution from the Higher Education Funding Council for England, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, the Scottish Funding Council or the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland; or iii. an overseas higher education institution to undertake a short-term Study Abroad Programme in the UK then he/she may work for no more than 20 hours of work per week during term time (this upper cap does not apply during non-term time) If the student is following a course of below degree level study and is sponsored by either: i. a Recognised Body (ie an institution with UK degree awarding powers); or NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FISH FRIERS ii. a body in receipt of public funding as a higher education institution from the Higher Education Funding Council for England, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, the Scottish Funding Council or the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland then he/she may work for no more than 10 hours per week (this upper cap does not apply during non-term time) if the student is following a course of study at any academic level and is sponsored by a publicly funded further education college they may work for no more than 10 hours per week (this upper cap does not apply during non-term time). If the student does not fit into any of the above categories, (i.e. is studying at a privately funded college) they are not entitled to work in the UK. For more information on employing overseas students please contact Peninsula’s 24/7 Advice Service on 0844 892 2772 quoting your NFFF membership number. Est. 1913
Meet the EC: Alan Hanna Fish Friers Review: Tell us a bit about your shop and its location. Alan Hanna: Pitstop is located in my home town of Kilkeel, a small fishing town in the heart of the Mournes. FFR: How long have you been in the fish and chip trade and what prompted you to start frying? AH: At the age of 22, I soon realised that whilst living in a fishing town, no one was actually producing good quality fish & chips. We started out in a small rented premise in 1990 and now own the building we are in and have extended it to 3'500 sq. feet which includes 54 seats. FFR: Are fish and chips as popular in Northern Ireland as they are across the rest of Great Britain and do you have any regional specialities to go with a fish supper you might not find over here? AH: Fish & chips is very popular in Northern Ireland and in Kilkeel the main fish we sell is Haddock although when the tourists come to town they mostly buy Cod. FFR: What have been your proudest achievements so far since entering the trade? AH: We have many achievements to be proud off but 2010 has been our most successful year to date. The Northern Ireland Good Food Guide held its first ever Chip Shop of the Year Awards and we were delighted to not only win the County Award but also scooped the overall award of Northern Ireland Chip Shop of the Year. This coupled with the Regional win from Seafish Authority banked us the title of the Triple Crown. FFR: And what have been your biggest challenges? AH: The biggest challenge we have faced was probably in 1999 when we closed for major expansions and over stretched the budget. We really had to work hard to overcome this but thankfully it paid off. Issue 5 July 2011 As the Executive Council has recently taken on board several new additions, we speak with the new Executive Councillor for Northern Ireland, Alan Hanna to learn a bit more about his background and aims for the future. FFR: What are your future plans for your business and are there any areas you would like to explore such as different products or takeaways for example? AH: Future plans for the business is to install a new EPOS Till & Menu System with the facility to take online orders. FFR: Where do you see our Industry heading and do you have an opinion on how it can grow and keep up the competition with the other of the high street food outlets? AH: I see a strong future ahead in the fish & chip trade but only for those that are prepared to work hard. As costs rise, customers continue to expect top quality. FFR: As recently appointed NFFF Executive councillor for Northern Ireland, do you have any specific plans for working with members in this area? AH: My first objective as the new EC for Northern Ireland is to create awareness about the NFFF and the new Quality Award. FFR: Lastly, with the fish frying trade being such a busy one, how do you like to relax when you get a day off? AH: My days off are spent with family, as we live in the Mourne Mountains, there is lots to explore. I also have two motorbikes which i don't get out on enough and as i write this I am only 3 days away from heading to the Spanish F1 Grand Prix. I try to get to 1 or 2 each year and the rest of the time its work and sleep. If you are operating in Northern Ireland and want to speak with Alan about the Industry, the NFFF or any of our services he will be happy to help. He is working to help and support all fellow fish and chip shops. 07711 216416 or alan@pitstopfastfood.com or www.pitstopfood.com 37
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