LRC Resources

Please be assured that LRC resources will not be considered overdue and will not gather fines during the lockdown. If you have any concerns please contact the LRC by email (lrc@selby.ac.uk), but nobody needs to take any action for LRC resources at the moment.

Coronavirus Precautions - College Closed for On-Site Learning

You will probably have been watching the news and expecting this e-mail.  Today the Prime Minster has announced that schools and colleges will close for on-site learning until further notice.  We are closing from 4.30 pm on Thursday 19^th March. 

What does this mean for you: 

1. Selby College is moving to online learning from Friday 20th March. No students will be onsite after Thursday 19^th March.

2. We are being asked to provide continued support for children of key workers who have pupils with special education needs.  This means that we will make contact with your parents and carers if you fall into this category, to see how we might support you.

3. This change means that all teaching and learning will be done online. It is imperative that you check tomorrow that you are able to access the necessary resources and equipment, and let your tutors know if you have a problem with this. 

4. Any exams scheduled for the time being, are postponed. You must continue to work towards achieving your course, as other methods of assessment, to ensure you get your qualifications, will be used.

5. It is vital students continue their learning, even though you will not come in to College. You will still need the skills you have, and will continue to develop, for employment, progression to a higher level, and the future. 

We will provide a further update tomorrow.

Laptop & Netbook Loan Terms

If you borrow a netbook from College, you will be given a copy of the below agreement, which is also attached as a file here. It is expected that you will adhere to this agreement for the duration of your loan.

Technology Loan Agreement

I agree to the following regarding the loan of a Selby College netbook or laptop.
 
I agree to keep it away from hazards:  example – liquids, to include drinks and wet weather

• To lock it out of sight when transported in a vehicle
• Not to leave it anywhere unattended / not locked up securely
• To charge the unit for short periods of time only, to check the electrical connections are tight prior to charging, and to charge only when the unit is attended.  I will not leave it on-charge overnight.
  

I understand and agree that this item is loaned to me for college work purposes only and I undertake not to use it for any other purposes e.g. to access social media or leisure activities including games, TV and films.  I understand the Selby College Network Use Policy also still applies, as this item is Selby College property.
 
*Please bring to the LRC desk to be checked by LRC staff by the date agreed upon issuing.
 
You won't be able to log in to a college netbook with your normal q number unless you are in college at the time. Instead, you will need to log in as a local user, with the following details:
Username: .\user
Password: password

Any work saved here will not be accessible from college PCs later, so it is recommended to save work either to the Cloud (e.g. Google Drive) or to a memory stick. A limited supply of memory sticks are available from the LRC, so please ask if you require one.

Dear Student,

I am writing to confirm that Selby College remains open and will continue to operate in line with Public Health England and Department for Education Guidelines.

Since January, Selby College has had a specific coronavirus contingency action plan in place, alongside our normal critical incident plan, which has been updated as we receive information and guidance from Public Health England and the Department for Education.  The College is also putting plans in place to ensure that we are as prepared as possible for a range of potential scenarios.

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that we hope will help reassure you:

How is the College keeping students safe?

Monitoring Information – from a wide range of sources including UK Government / Public Health England / Department for Education / NHS / Foreign & Commonwealth Office to ensure that the latest advice and guidance is being followed.  This letter has been printed on 13th March 2020 and incorporates the latest Government guidance as issued at 5pm on Thursday 12th March 2020.

Sharing Information & Raising Awareness – relevant information is being shared with staff and students through posters, social media and Moodle. The need for good personal hygiene habits is being reinforced.

Introducing more Hygiene Stations to Prevent the Spread of Infections – additional hand sanitiser stations are being installed around site. Catering outlets, first aid rooms, toilets and reception areas will be covered.

What do I do if I feel ill?

If you believe that you may have any symptoms of covid-19, however mild you should stay home and use the digital NHS 111 platform for guidance.

What do I do if I am told to, or need to self-isolate?

Please contact the Management Suite at the College on 01757 211080 so that we are aware. Each teaching department is putting plans in place to support their students’ learning if any have to be absent from the College.

What do I do if I have an underlying medical condition?

Contact your GP or NHS 111 for specific guidance and keep us informed by using the e-mail address send@selby.ac.uk.  If you have additional learning needs or disability and you have any queries about your ability or need to study at home, please use the same e-mail address.

What will happen if the College has to close?

The current guidance is that schools and colleges should not close unless specifically told to do so by Public Health England. Should we be told to close, we will communicate directly with you via twitter, Facebook and our website about what is happening and what needs to do. We are developing a range of strategies for supporting our students’ learning should the College be forced to close for any period of time. We also have plans in place should a deep clean be necessary.

All students are being reminded on how to access their Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) and students would be expected to log into the system and undertake the work that will be set for them, including tasks and assignments. The VLE also allows work to be uploaded, marked and feedback remotely.

How are you keeping Students informed?

Guidance for students and staff has and will continue to be circulated via a range of our platforms, including e-mail, VLE and posters.

All College students have a college e-mail address. If there are any updates related to their course, work placement or College closure this will be communicated via e-mail and also via twitter, Facebook and our website (details on these listed under Things to Consider)

What will happen if exams or practical coursework units are disrupted?

We will be working with our awarding bodies and partner universities on contingency plans should this happen. They will take into account any unavoidable disruption.

Things to consider.

• It appears that people under the age of 20 are not as significantly affected by the virus as older people.
• If you have any concerns about your work, please talk to your tutors.
• Follow handwashing and personal hygiene precautions.
• Make sure we have the most up to date contact details for you and that you are accessing your College e-mail account.  This is your Q number from your lanyard followed by @selby.ac.uk and your password. You can access your emails from https://mail.selby.ac.uk
• Follow the College on Facebook (Selby College) and Twitter @SelbyCollege and also check our website regularly www.selby.ac.uk
• Stay up-to-date with the official Public Health England guidance
• Contact the Management Suite directly on 01757 211080 if you have any concerns.

Useful numbers

Management Office: 01757 211080

Student Services: 01757 211040

General absence line: 01757 211000

Higher Education Office: 01757 211114

More information about the coronavirus can be found on the Public Health England (PHE) website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england, which is being updated continuously.  Information for those returning from travel or visitors arriving in the UK from certain overseas locations, with or without symptoms, can also be found on the PHE website.

I understand that this is an uncertain time but please be assured that we will be doing everything possible to keep you well informed.

Yours sincerely

Liz Ridley

Have you checked your college email today (qnumber@selby.ac.uk)?

This is the main means of communication from Tutors, GST's and Student Services. You must check this on a daily basis to ensure you are not missing any vital course related information. Access to your college account is available both in and outside of college via this link https://mail.selby.ac.uk where you can log in with your qnumber and usual password.

If you prefer to link your college email to your personal email this can be easily done using this YouTube Video or paper based guide.

Selby College Contract Coach SC3                                         

TRANSPORT NEWS 

Good news!! After all the transport troubles/diversions of the past couple of weeks, things are starting to improve!

Although Carlton Bridge remains closed, the A614 has reopened at Gyme Corner, East Cowick to Snaith and the A645 Pontefract Road from Snaith to Eggborough is also open.  BUT, there are still some changes to bus services which will continue until the A19 at Chapel Haddlesey reopens.

Arriva 476 service from Knottingley will travel to Eggborough then go to Snaith, Cowick and Rawcliffe, along the Drax Road and on to Selby.  The bus will pick up in Snaith at approximately 8.15am and will leave college at 16.35pm.  ALL STUDENTS WITH ARRIVA PASSES FROM SNAITH, COWICK AND RAWCLIFFE MUST USE THE 476 BUS UNTIL CARLTON BRIDGE OPENS.

Arriva 400/401 service from Goole - WILL NOT GO TO RAWCLIFFE, COWICK AND SNAITH.  This bus will travel from Goole along the Drax Road to Carlton, then Camblesforth etc and on to Selby.  As above, this will continue until Carlton Bridge opens.

Arriva 405 service from Doncaster will travel to Whitley and also go through Snaith to get to Selby but it will not pick up on the route through Snaith, Cowick and Rawcliffe.

Arriva 42 service Cawood/Drax/York - is still having problems because of the Cawood Bridge closure.  No changes are expected for the foreseeable future.

Selby College Contract Coach SC3 - will not run this week as already notified but we expect this to start running again next week. 

WATCH THE COLLEGE WEBSITE, MOODLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER UPDATES.  Students who would normally use the SC3 can use one of the Arriva services in their area and can also get a travel voucher from Student Admin to cover the cost. Please continue to ring Reception on 01757 211000 to notify us if you can't get to college.

Hand Sanitizers

We have installed hand sanitizers in key locations across the campus.

They are located in the entrances of all buildings with additional units in Jubilee near to the refectory, coffee shop, management suite, disabled toilet and first aid room.

All staff and students are encouraged to make use of these facilities.

Please note: hand sanitizing is not a replacement for regular and thorough hand washing but can be used as an effective back-up.

How to use Hand Sanitizer…

• Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand
• Rub your hands together
• Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry
• This should take around 20 seconds.

Caution!  Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel can cause alcohol poisoning if more than a couple of mouthfuls are swallowed

Bike Shelters

Due to a recent theft, the bike shelters next to the Innovation Building (near the main entrance and exit gates) have been taken out of use until further notice. Bike parking is available in front of the Innovation building next to Cark Park A:

Until a more permanent solution can be identified, temporary bike parking is available in the Estates yard behind the Academy building. Please follow the signage. Bikes can be chained to the railings:

College has made security adjustments to prevent any further incidents however please remain vigilant and ensure appropriate precautions are taken when leaving bikes unattended e.g. use suitable locks / do not leave other personal belongings with the bike.

Everything is being done to track down the bike thieves. We are working closely with the North Yorkshire Police and will be providing them with CCTV footage of the recent incidents. If anyone has information regarding the theft please call the Police in confidence on 101 quoting job references 12200024585/12200024535 or speak to a member of the Estates Team on 01757 211070.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for improving onsite security then please don’t hesitate to contact the Estates Team.

DfE Coronavirus Guidance to the education sector
The Department for Education has communicated important information about the Coronavirus. The government is monitoring Coronavirus and taking action at home and abroad. The risk to individuals remains low.

Temporary Lanyard Issuing for Full Time and HE Students, Apprentices and other students onsite during core hours

In order to improve the process of issuing temporary ID’s during core hours and help to prevent security breaches, a new procedure has being introduced.  Students who have forgotten their lanyard should still go to Reception to collect a new temporary lanyard instead of a temporary ID sticker.

Collecting a Temporary Lanyard

You must give their name and date of birth and/or provide another form of ID e.g. bank card, driving licence.  Reception will check your identity in eTrackr (or the LRC system from February) checking date of birth and photograph.  The number of the temporary lanyard issued will be recorded against your name in the LRC system.

Returning a Temporary Lanyard

Temporary Lanyards must be returned the same day as being issued to either Reception or the LRC.  Returns will also be recorded against your name.

All lanyards will be sanitised between uses.

Sanctions

Students who do not return a Temporary Lanyard will be followed up through the LRC system and will be fined on a daily basis until the lanyard is returned - £1.50 per day.  A weekly report of outstanding fines will be sent to the GSTs to remind you about paying. 

CFCs will also be given to persistent offenders and those not paying fines. 

£10 will be charged for replacement of lanyards lost or damaged.

Young Minds launch messenger service

Young Minds is a charity aimed at supporting mental health in the under 25’s, it is making a big impact nationally and has just opened a crisis messenger service.

Any young person can text YM to 85258 to be connected to a trained volunteer 24/7.

It is not just for suicidal thoughts it can also be used in instances of self harm, bullying or general mental health issues.

https://youngminds.org.uk/

Behaviour on Transport

The College is aware that the behaviour of a minority of students is occasionally causing issues on transport to and from College.  The College is working with our transport providers to identify any individuals concerned, so that they can face the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

We would like to remind all students that the code of conduct applies to all college environments [including buses] and that any behaviours, wherever they occur, that bring the College into disrepute would be classed as gross misconduct.   

If you witness such behaviour, please make the Student Administration Team aware, so that the small minority of people can be appropriately dealt with.

Welcome to the new 16-17 Saver Railcard, offering you the highest ever discount on rail travel- meaning you can still get half price train tickets! The new 16-17 Saver is now on sale online and offers 50% off most rail fares for anyone aged 16 and 17 years old.  

For only £30, the 16-17 Saver is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday (whichever is earliest) and discounts will be applied to standard Season, Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance tickets for travel on the National Rail network, except on ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper services.  

Click here to find out how you can download and install Moodle Mobile on your device.

WisePay

Selby College subscribes to a secure online payment system called WisePay where payments can be made conveniently using most major credit or debit cards. The WisePay service operates in hundreds of colleges, schools and academies across the UK and offers a convenient means of payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

An email will be issued from WisePay at the beginning of the academic year providing a username and password for your WisePay account. You can access WisePay here, by logging onto Moodle or through the College Website (selby.ac.uk).

If you have any queries regarding WisePay please contact wisepay@selby.ac.uk

Students charging phones/laptops etc.

Please note, students are NOT allowed to plug anything electrical in to power sockets in college.  This includes charging phones, laptops etc.  All portable electrical equipment in college must pass a test before it can be plugged in; this is to ensure that the equipment is safe to use.  Any equipment found plugged in will be removed and taken to Student Services.

To request an electrical test please log a call with the College Helpdesk (Estates): http://helpdesk/ 

USB Memory Sticks - Hints and Tips

Don't let your memory stick be the only copy of your work.

•   USB sticks do break and fail, plus you can lose them!
•   Ideally keep a copy of your work in your College Home area (H: drive), we back it up each night.
•   Use your memory stick as a means to fetch your college work to and from home.

Remember to name your memory stick, if you lose it in college we can then identify the owner

• Plug in the memory stick
• Open File Manager
• Click on the memory stick (Removable Disk) then right click and select Rename
• Type in your own name and press enter

Help the College keep the Campus safe for everyone

We would like to remind all students that they must wear their lanyards at all times whilst on the college site. In certain practical sessions there are exemptions, but you must be wearing your lanyard once you leave that session. There will be ongoing regular lanyard checks indoors and outside, so please make sure you and your friends are wearing them.

Get Fit at the Selby College Gym!

The gym (first floor Jubilee) is open to staff and students on Wednesday afternoons, 1pm - 4pm.  Just go along and see the staff for your induction. 

Behaviour at College

Selby College expects the highest standards of behaviour from students, both inside and outside college.  We are situated in the middle of a housing estate and therefore expect students to be courteous, considerate and to show respect to neighbouring residents. Revving car engines and using car horns within the car parks is not acceptable behaviour and will not be tolerated.