Coronavirus Information and Advice

• From 8^th March we expect every 16 to 19 student to attend in person, and to undertake the majority of their planned hours on site.
• Adult learners may also return on site.
• Apprentices will be required to attend for College planned sessions with dates and times agreed with employers.
• Higher Education students will have a phased blended model with the exception of practical or practice-based subjects (Further details will be issued to students).

• We will continue to employ a blended learning model – with elements of on site and remote learning dependent upon course and student needs.
• Work placements will continue in agreement with employers.
• We will continue to respond to additional IT requirements for students, whether devices or internet connectivity, where identified.
• Learning Resource Centres and catering facilities will be open.
• Kingsway Children’s Centre will remain open.
• Students who are clinically extremely vulnerable or clinically vulnerable should not attend College until 31^stMarch at the earliest.
• Students living with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable can still attend College.
• The Government’s shielding guidance is reviewed regularly to advise in advance of any extension or end date.

1. Students, staff, contractors and visitors must not come into College if:

• they have one or more COVID-19 symptoms
• a member of their household has COVID-19 symptoms
• they are required to isolate e.g. NHS Test and Trace
• they have had a positive test

Isolating and online reporting arrangements continue.

2. Face coverings:

• due to updated guidance – March 2021 on the use of face coverings in education, we have reviewed the College position. It is our expectation that all staff, students and visitors will provide and wear a face covering in all indoor environments, unless exempt. You can remove a face covering to eat or drink, to take medication, for identification purposes and when lone working. Staff are not expected to wear a face covering in staff rooms and offices where a 2 meter distance can be maintained or whilst lone working.
• we strongly recommend and encourage everyone to wear face coverings responsibly, learning will not be disadvantages to those refusing to wear a covering. Refusal will not lead to a negative consequence unless it is done in an offensive manner where usual disciplinary processes for behaviour and attitude would be initiated.
• do not need to be worn when outdoors on College premises (but social distancing must be maintained)
• lesson times will be shortened to allow students and staff the opportunity to go outdoors, similar outdoor breaks will be encouraged for all staff.
• this requirement will be introduced for a limited time until Easter, and as with all measures, we will keep it under review and update guidance at that point.
• face visors or shields should not be worn as an alternative to face coverings.
• staff and students should provide own face coverings.

3. Thorough and regular hand cleaning

4. Promotion of ‘Catch it, Kill it, Bin it’ approach

5. Enhanced cleaning arrangements, including frequently touched surfaces and provision of cleaning stations and with staff responsibility for regular cleaning within areas

6. Minimising contact and maintaining social distancing wherever possible, including:

• Floor markings
• Signage
• Room layouts and occupancy limits
• Staggering lunch times
• Avoiding corridor queues

7. Ventilation – mechanical and natural

8. Asymptomatic testing – promotion and engagement