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Coronavirus2022-03-18T15:07:08+00:00

Coronavirus Update

COVID-19 Safety

The centre will continue with delivery of teaching and training to ensure all our students can benefit from their qualification(s) in full.

Qualifications which are predominantly theory/knowledge based are being delivered remotely and qualifications requiring practical assessments will be delivered through blended learning ie. partly being delivered in-person in a covid-secure environment, as well as remotely to keep students and staff safe.

Students will receive guidance from the centre and staff as to the delivery model adopted for specific qualifications. If in doubt, please email chika@bockconsultancy.com.

What if I am clinically extremely vulnerable? 

Adult students aged 19+, that are classified as clinically extremely vulnerable, are advised not to attend college whilst the national restrictions are in place. These students will have received a letter confirming that they are still clinically extremely vulnerable.

We have made arrangements for students in this category to continue their education at home.

Experiencing symptoms of Covid-19?

The NHS advice is that anyone with a high temperature and/or a new, continuous cough should self-isolate for 14 days.

Likewise, if you come into close contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus or who has the symptoms of a cough or a fever, please self-isolate and stay at home and follow NHS advice.

Use of face coverings

Face coverings must be worn (except by those who are exempt for medical reasons) by staff, visitors and students when entering College buildings and in all shared indoor spaces.

This means in the reception areas, communal spaces, classrooms, corridors, offices, meeting rooms, and workshops, with the following exceptions:

• When alone in single occupancy offices
• When eating or drinking

Click here for COVID-19 Government Guidance

Attending or visiting the Centre in person?

If you are attending any of our college sites, we ask that you:

  • Wear a face covering
  •  Wash your hands regularly
  • Use the hand sanitiser provided at stations throughout the college 

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Looking after your feelings and your body

COVID-19 is a new illness. Lots of people call it coronavirus. It can affect your lungs and your breathing.
COVID-19 is a new illness. Lots of people call it coronavirus. It can affect your lungs and your breathing.
To stop coronavirus spreading we all have to change how we spend our time and how we do things.
To stop coronavirus spreading we all have to change how we spend our time and how we do things.
Change can affect our feelings. It can sometimes make us worried and anxious.
Change can affect our feelings. It can sometimes make us worried and anxious.
To stay well we must look after our feelings as well as our bodies. This guidance is about things we can do to stay well.
To stay well we must look after our feelings as well as our bodies. This guidance is about things we can do to stay well.
Keep in touch with people. Talk to friends and family on the phone or online. Lots of self-advocacy groups are meeting online or by phone. You can ask your families or carers to help you find out how to join in.
Keep in touch with people. Talk to friends and family on the phone or online. Lots of self-advocacy groups are meeting online or by phone. You can ask your families or carers to help you find out how to join in.
Help other people Helping other people can make you and them feel better. Just calling someone for a chat can be a big help.
Help other people Helping other people can make you and them feel better. Just calling someone for a chat can be a big help.
Look after your body Do: Eat healthy food. Drink enough water. Exercise at home
Look after your body Do: Eat healthy food. Drink enough water. Exercise at home
Do not: Smoke or drink too much alcohol
Do not: Smoke or drink too much alcohol
Look after your feelings If you feel anxious try to think about good things that make you happy.
Look after your feelings If you feel anxious try to think about good things that make you happy.
Talk about your worries to someone you trust. Find advice online at Every Mind Matters.
Talk about your worries to someone you trust. Find advice online at Every Mind Matters.
If you are autistic and want more help, you can call the Autism Helpline on 0808 800 4104.
If you are autistic and want more help, you can call the Autism Helpline on 0808 800 4104.
If you are very worried and want to talk to someone in private, you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123.
If you are very worried and want to talk to someone in private, you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123.
Think about your new routine. Do: Make a plan of the things you want to do in the day. Make sure you get enough sleep
Think about your new routine. Do: Make a plan of the things you want to do in the day. Make sure you get enough sleep
Don’t: Look at your mobile or tablet or play video games just before you go to bed. Drink too much coffee and tea
Don’t: Look at your mobile or tablet or play video games just before you go to bed. Drink too much coffee and tea
Do things you enjoy. Think about things you enjoy that you can do at home. This could be reading, writing, playing games, doing crossword puzzles, jigsaws or drawing and painting.
Do things you enjoy. Think about things you enjoy that you can do at home. This could be reading, writing, playing games, doing crossword puzzles, jigsaws or drawing and painting.
Find time to relax Yoga and breathing exercises can help. You can find games and puzzles you can use to relax, as well as breathing exercises that may help, at Mind.
Find time to relax Yoga and breathing exercises can help. You can find games and puzzles you can use to relax, as well as breathing exercises that may help, at Mind.
Enjoy nature. If you can, go outside to exercise once a day but remember to stay at least 3 steps away from other people.
Enjoy nature. If you can, go outside to exercise once a day but remember to stay at least 3 steps away from other people.
If you have a garden, spend time in it.
If you have a garden, spend time in it.
If you don’t have a garden, try growing a plant on your windowsill.
If you don’t have a garden, try growing a plant on your windowsill.
Don’t be worried by the news. Only look at the news once or twice a day. Get the facts. Not all news you hear about coronavirus is true. You can find information you can trust from Public Health England and the NHS.
Don’t be worried by the news. Only look at the news once or twice a day. Get the facts. Not all news you hear about coronavirus is true. You can find information you can trust from Public Health England and the NHS.
Getting food and medicine- Think about how you can get the things you need. Only go to the shops when you need to.
Getting food and medicine- Think about how you can get the things you need. Only go to the shops when you need to.
If you can, get food delivered. Try to buy healthy food.
If you can, get food delivered. Try to buy healthy food.
If you have support from other people, ask them to help you.
If you have support from other people, ask them to help you.
If you look after others- If you have children, it is important to have a plan about what you might do if you are unwell.
If you look after others- If you have children, it is important to have a plan about what you might do if you are unwell.
It’s important that your children have a routine and fun things to do too. Remember to ask for help if you need it.
It’s important that your children have a routine and fun things to do too. Remember to ask for help if you need it.
Talk to your family or usual supporters or a social worker if you have one.
Talk to your family or usual supporters or a social worker if you have one.
Look after your body- If you usually take medication, keep taking it. Get advice from NHS 111 online in England if you’re worried about being able to get your medication. Call 111 if you need to. If you think you have coronavirus you should not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital as you could pass it on to others. Get advice from NHS 111 online or call 111.
Look after your body- If you usually take medication, keep taking it. Get advice from NHS 111 online in England if you’re worried about being able to get your medication. Call 111 if you need to. If you think you have coronavirus you should not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital as you could pass it on to others. Get advice from NHS 111 online or call 111.
In an emergency call 999. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical health emergency.
In an emergency call 999. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical health emergency.
There is also other information available about coronavirus and how to manage your feelings from Mencap.
There is also other information available about coronavirus and how to manage your feelings from Mencap.
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Staying Safe Online

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted everyone’s daily lives. More people are working from home, looking after children and spending time online.

Many people are using new services, apps or devices such as webcams and tablets, to work or socialise at this time.

To help you stay safe:

Check your security and privacy settings

  • Adjust privacy and safety settings to increase security and control the personal data you share. Look for the ‘privacy and security’ or ‘settings’ on the app or website.
  • Review the security settingson your ‘smart’ devices. If your device is using a default or easily guessable password, change it.

Block unsuitable content

  • It is important to understand the website or app you are using and how they do things – find out in their terms and conditions.
  • If you see harmful activity, report it to the site.

Check the facts

Not all information online is reliable.

Before you like, comment or share something online use the SHARE checklist to make sure you’re not contributing to the spread of harmful content:

  • Source – make sure information comes from a trusted source
  • Headline – always read beyond the headline
  • Analyse – check the facts
  • Retouched – does the image or video look as though it has been doctored?
  • Error – look out for bad grammar and spelling

Protect against Fraud

  • Do not give out your personal information to websites or in response to emails/text messages you do not recognise or trust.
  • You can forward any suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, a new service run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Suspicious Email Reporting Service. The NCSC’s automated programme will immediately test the validity of the site and if found to be phishing scams, they will be removed immediately.
 
Visit GOV.UK for more information about staying safe online during the coronavirus outbreak
 
Staying safe online during the coronavirus outbreak
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