End of Year, Results Day and Results Advice

Now that you have completed your course at college, the college staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success for the future.  Please find enclosed some important information.

• Results Advice Letter
• Post Examination Advice Service in College (including: Careers Guidance, Results, Certificates)

• Destinations Form

Results Day 13^th August 2020

13^th August 2020 is results day; we know you were disappointed that exams could not be taken this year but grades are being awarded and you will have results to collect.  Please read the Results Advice letter attached.

Important Instructions for Collecting Results: Please enter Jubilee at the main Reception entrance and follow the social distancing signs to the Refectory, collect your results and leave from the Refectory doors.  Teaching staff and GSTs will be available if you need to speak to anyone.

Results not collected by 13.00 will be posted to you.

If you do not want your results publishing, either in the local press (mainly A Levels) or in the college’s own publications, please register your name with Student Admin by 31^st July 2020 – email info@selby.ac.uk

All books, materials and loaned IT equipment should be returned to the Learning Resource Centre as soon as possible if you have not already done so.  Please contact the LRC by email – lrc@selby.ac.uk – to arrange a time to return outstanding items.  Please note you MUST make an appointment for this and should not arrive without one.

It is very important that we collect your ‘destinations information’, e.g. if you have a job or apprenticeship or Higher Education place.  Most students will have already given this information to their GST; if you’ve told your GST then you don’t need to complete the form.  For those students who haven’t got anything definite yet, you can complete the form at a later date when you have a definite destination.  We will be contacting you to confirm this information early in September.  If you require any help completing the form, please contact your GST. 

Please be aware that all student data files held on the college network will be removed by the end of July.

Once again, best wishes and good luck!!

Summer Holidays - Message from Deputy Principal

This is my final e-mail to you this academic year.  The College teaching year officially ends on Wednesday 1^st July, just in time for more of the economy to open up, and holidays here and abroad to be possible.  That’s not to say that the College closes, we will still be busy bringing some students in to finish off any remaining practical work and the staff will be busy preparing for next year, when we hope to be able to welcome all of you back onto site in September.

I know that it has been a very strange end to the year, with none of the normal activities that signal the end of the year.  We do however, still plan to have a results day for our A level and BTEC students on 13^th August.  We will be sending out more details soon, so please keep your eyes peeled for the details, as we would love to have as many of you as possible in for a safe and staggered results day.

Before you start to fully switch off, please remember to contact lrc@selby.ac.uk to arrange to bring your books, devices and any other loan equipment back to College.  We need everything back, even if you plan to return next year, so that we can check and upgrade it ready for September.

Finally, I hope that you have a good summer break and recharge your physical and emotional batteries.  The last 3 months have been challenging for everyone, in one way or another, and whilst things are still not normal, at least there is a greater sense of normality around the corner.  Continue to look after yourselves, your loved ones and the rest of society and I look forward to seeing many of you back here again in September. For those of you who are progressing on from College, I wish you well with your future and remember that the College is still here for you, so if you need help, support or careers guidance over the holidays, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best wishes

Liz

Message from the Deputy Principal - Getting Ready to Welcome some of you back next week

Safety Measures for returning to College 

Message from the Deputy Principal - Half Term Update

I hope that you have been able to enjoy your half-term break and make the most of this glorious sunny weather.  Now that outdoor exercise is unlimited and it is possible to travel further afield to take a walk, run or bike ride it feels much more inviting to be out in the sun. As I write this, we still need to maintain social distancing and limit the people we see, although the limits on the number of people will change slightly on Monday.

As I highlighted in my e-mail on Tuesday, the plans for bringing a small number of you back onto site will now not happen until 15^th June at the earliest. This is the same for both secondary schools and FE colleges and acknowledges that it is highly complicated planning your return, as it could involve public or shared transport, mixing with different groups throughout the day (A Level students) and much larger numbers of students.

The delay to re-opening doesn’t change the way we plan to bring you in. It will continue to be by invitation only and only if there is a purpose that we can’t achieve via remote methods. This means the vast majority of you will not need to return to College for this academic year, unless it is to hand in resources such as books and IT devices. 

If you are invited in, it will normally be for a one-to-one session in a large, pre-prepared room that has the tables and chairs socially distanced and nearby sanitisation stations. The other reason you would be invited in would be to undertake a practical assessment to finish off your qualification or apprenticeship. There are only a very limited number of students that will need to do this, as most vocational courses are making changes, such as videoing yourself doing practical assessments, so you don’t need to come back into college. If you are invited in for a practical assessment, there would only be a handful (3 or 4) students in a large practical workshop, with full social distancing and any tools that you would need to use fully sanitised, as well as hand sanitisation and a range of other preventative measures.

Please keep checking your College e-mails, as invitations will come from your tutors and/or Guidance and Support Tutor. It is important that you respond quickly so that we can plan the best days and times with you. This is to limit the number of students on site; as well as stagger the arrival and departure times; and enable you to plan your route safely to College, as we will not be running any transport.

If you do have books or IT resources on loan from the College and have finished for the year, please contact lrc@selby.ac.uk to let them know you are ready to hand in. They can then start planning the appointments for you to drop these off from 15^th June.

Finally, enjoy the remainder of the half-term and continue to stay safe and look after yourselves.

Liz Ridley

Message from the Deputy Principal - Delayed Re-start (now 15th June 2020)

Dear Student,

I am writing to let you know that the Prime Minister announced on Sunday evening that the start date for bringing all students and apprentices back onto campus had been delayed until 15^th June at the earliest.

If you have received an invitation to come back into College next week, we will be contacting you to cancel and will re-arrange, closer to the 15^th June.

We will still be inviting students in receipt of additional support and high needs in from 8^th June, these students and their parents will have been contacted directly by our Additional Support Team (Jon and Ruth).

I will write later in the week with further updates.

I hope that you enjoy the remainder of what looks like a glorious week.

Best wishes,

Liz Ridley

Message from the Deputy Principal - Frequently Asked Questions about the educational restart in June

I promised I would write to you again this week with further updates to when and how we will re-start education during June.  As I said in my e-mail last week, it will be a gradual re-start, where students are invited in for face to face sessions that add value to them, or enable them to undertake the practical assessments to achieve their qualifications.  This will keep numbers onsite at any time very small and enable us to use our largest rooms to maximise social distancing.

We have undertaken detailed planning during the last 2 weeks, informed by the Government and Department for Education advice and guidance, to ensure that we are minimising the risks as far as possible.  This will mean that the actions we will ask you to take, and the look and feel of the campus, will be very different from what you are used to.  I have had a number of questions asked of me, so this e-mail is to answer those points and encourage you to ask other questions.  On this Friday at 2pm I will be doing a live cast to answer the questions you have raised, so please respond to me (ridleyl@selby.ac.uk) with the questions you have and also to request a link to the live cast.  I am also happy if your parents wish to raise questions and join you on Friday afternoon.  Please ensure all questions and requests for access are received by 10.30 am on Friday.

Are you stopping online learning now that lessons are re-starting on 1^st June?

We are not stopping our online learning and this continues to be the way in which we will teach those of you still on programme for the remainder of your study this academic year. We will invite you into College for a face to face session only if it is something that adds value or cannot be completed in a remote way, such as practical assessments.

I use the public transport / college buses to reach College, are they re-starting?

We will not be running the College buses during June, due to social distancing and the recommendation not to use public or shared transport.  Where you are invited in we would ask that you work with us and  your parents / carers in your household to arrange a day and time where you could be dropped off and picked up again.  We are not running to a timetable of lessons, so can be quite flexible about your appointment slot.

Will the College refectory be open?

We are not re-opening the refectory.  Most students invited in will only be in for a short period of time, usually less than 3 hours, so if you need to eat during this time, please bring your own food.  We will have separate break times and students will be encouraged to either eat within the environment they are using, or make use of our significant outdoor space when the weather allows.

I receive free college meals / bursary what do I do if I am invited in?

We will continue to pay your free meal funding into your bank account.  As we are not providing a food service on site, if you are invited in, it will allow you to choose what you want to eat and when.  If you receive support for transport and a member of your household is driving you in, we can reimburse your costs.  Please contact info@selby.ac.uk to find out more.

Do you require students and staff to wear masks?

We do not require students or staff to wear masks, but if wearing one would make you feel more comfortable we are happy for you to do so.  We will be strictly enforcing the 2 metre social distancing rules and have multiple hand sanitisers around site, as well as hand washing facilities.  Prior to attending College you will receive a detailed briefing about all the safety measures we have in place and once you arrive on site, you will have a face to face briefing to ensure you understand our expectations and rules.

I am worried about coming back to College, if I am invited in.

It is natural to be concerned about coming back in, after such a long time.  We will do everything we can to help and reassure you, and your parents, that we are managing everything safely to minimise any risks.  For most students  that we ask to come in, we are only likely to invite them in a couple of times during June, and it is important that if you can attend that you do.  We have invited you because we think it is in your best interest and is necessary to help you achieve or progress.   We are holding the live view on Friday afternoon, so that we can talk to you about any concerns you have raised and take on board any thoughts or comments you may have.

I hope that this helps address some of the questions you may have about the re-commencement of education during June.  I do hope that you are able to join me on Friday afternoon, when we can look at any other questions you may have and also talk in more depth about the questions listed above

Best wishes and I hope to virtually see you soon

Liz

Update following the Prime Minister's Address

I wanted to update you with our thoughts and thinking at Selby College, following the Prime Ministers announcement on Sunday evening that schools and colleges could start to re-open from 1st June.  We have waited to contact you for a few days to read and digest the advice that continues to be published, as well as have a full planning meeting, which we did yesterday. The safety of both students and staff is our highest priority.

I want to confirm from the start, that for June we will not be returning to normal lessons and timetables, but that we will start to invite small groups of you in for face to face meetings or sessions, where we think it is in your best interest. The groups we are likely to invite in are those on one year courses or on the first year of a two year course, this may include apprentices as well as full time students.  The reason you would be invited to attend College  may be to undertake final practical exams; to discuss your progress and / or next steps; or to help you better access your online learning.

If you are invited in, the College will look and feel different as we are implementing social distancing and other safety precautions. These of course are to reduce the risk of anyone who may have Coronavirus infecting others. We need to keep each other and our families safe. We are developing some briefings and updates that you would have to agree to adhere to, prior to coming onto site.

Due to the fact that we are inviting very limited groups of students in for short periods of time, there will not be any College transport running and we will not expect students to use public transport.  The College refectory will also be closed during this period, as we don’t expect students to be in for a full day.  If you want/need to eat, please bring your own cold snacks. You will be able to eat in the refectory space (you must clear up after yourself) or outside.

We will continue to pay your free college meals allowance (if applicable) during this time, whether you are in College or working online, as long as you continue to study and complete the work set by your tutors, including any Head Start work.

We will be providing further updates over the next few weeks as we further develop our plans.

On Friday 22nd May at 2pm, I will be doing a live discussion, where I can share further updates and you will be able to ask questions.  The link will come out shortly, so please keep your eyes open for your invitation.

Liz Ridley

Bank Holiday Message from Liz Ridley, Deputy Principal

Dear Student,

I am writing to you during a week which really drives home to me how just much our lives have changed and how different this academic year is.  This week would have seen the start of the exam season, as we moved the sports students out of the sports hall and started to get set up for our big exam sessions.  This week we would have started the BTEC level 3 controlled assessments, with GCSEs starting next week and A levels commencing the week afterwards.  To me the May Day bank holiday always makes me think of revision, nerves, last minute discussions and checks with tutors and friends about have I got this concept right; or do you think this book or theorist will come up in the exam… and that’s not just students…. staff also have the same concerns and worries that they have done their best for you.

Our staff are still working hard to do their best for you.  They are involved in detailed discussions about your performance and how you are doing; so that we can give appropriate grades to your work.  This is both for our students who are due to leave us, as well as our continuing students.  For those students at the end of their studies they will need their grades to go in to Higher Education, get the best jobs and apprenticeships and set themselves up for the future.  For those of you who have another year of study with us; due to progression or the second year of programme, you still need to show us that you are working hard developing the skills and are capable of moving through into the 20/21 academic year.

For those of you leaving the College and looking for work, it will be challenging.  All indications are that unemployment amongst young people will significantly increase, and that with many adults also out of work, the competition for all levels of jobs will be fierce. It is also anticipated that apprenticeship jobs could also be tough to find, and what jobs there are go to current apprentices who have been made redundant; as employers look to take on the most productive staff.  This is why it is imperative that you do everything necessary to complete your qualifications and work hard with College staff on your progression plans.  To succeed you will need to be able to sell yourself and stand out from the many other people who could have applied for the role.  Work with us to update and improve your CV, think and be able to write and talk about both what you have learned and your experience; as well at the transferable skills you will have gained at college and within your life so far through hobbies and other interests. You will need to be able to apply all this to the specific work place you are applying to, and remember that many of your class mates may well be competing against you for this job.

For those of you who plan to go to higher education, you also have things to think about and consider.  There will be fewer students studying Higher Education next year, as the international numbers dry up due to covid-19.  You may want to use clearing and adjustment to change your mind.  There could be a number of things you want to consider such as trading up to a higher tariff university,  how well current students have been supported during the lockdown, what plans are in place for accommodation and the start of next year etc. Don’t feel you are locked into any one university, use this time to research your options and ask us for help and support, if you need it.

I know that for our higher education students and apprentices they will have very different concerns with high numbers of apprentices on furlough and household income really impacted depending upon the sector people work in. Most of you are still working hard towards your qualifications and apprenticeships and given the strong link in both Apprenticeships and Higher Education to future pay levels, it is really important that you continue study hard and we will support and help you achieve.

With the nice weather predicted for the Bank Holiday on Friday, I hope that you take the time to invest in your own mental health.  Take the time to spend your exercise hour in the outdoors / fresh air and use some of the techniques to focus and notice the moment.  Stop and mentally list 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can touch or feel, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.

I hope that you make the most of the extended weekend and also stay safe in order to  look after yourself, your loved ones and our community.

I will write to you again next week, once we have had time to read, understand and plan for any changes, based on the Prime Ministers Sunday update.

Liz

 A message to all of our HE Students

National Careers Service Virtual Jobs Fair

The NCS are hosting regional ‘virtual job fairs’ this week, with the Yorkshire & Humberside one taking place 1-2pm tomorrow (6th May). See the video below for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/NationalCareersService/videos/241078427135148/

Increased Fraud Risk During Coronavirus Pandemic

Periods of instability, such as during the coronavirus pandemic, bring an increased risk of fraud. Fraudsters will actively exploit these difficult times and will target vulnerable areas for financial gain.

We have been informed some learners and parents have received a letter from ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency) asking for personal learner bank details in relation to the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. This is a fraudulent letter – please do not respond - ESFA will NEVER ask for the bank details of any learner.

Welcome Back After Your Easter Holidays

I am e-mailing to welcome you back to your summer term at Selby College.  I hope you had a good, if very different Easter holiday and feel refreshed and mentally ready to learn again.  During the Easter period quite a bit of information about exams and qualifications has come out.  This will have been shared with you individually, as and when it arrived, but this e-mail pulls everything together in one place.  We will set up a webpage to show course by course information, as it becomes available, but for the time being please contact your course leader or assessor, if you have any questions about your individual circumstance.

This e-mail is quite a long one, so I have underlined the main sections, so that you can focus on those that apply to your circumstance.

A level students in their 2^nd Year – Level 3 students in their 2nd year  - GCSE and Functional Skills students

Over the Easter holidays Ofqual (the body responsible for all qualifications), has announced what will happen for all students due to take exams this summer and for some qualifications that lead directly to university, such as Extended Diplomas.  For these students only, their grades / results will be calculated based on the work they were set up to 20^th March. This therefore means that formal teaching and grading of work is suspended as of yesterday (20^th April).  All of these students will have received an e-mail directly about their individual course.  If you have any questions, please contact your tutor or Assessor (if you are an Apprentice doing functional skills).

What this means in practice is that you can still work through the materials set and seek help and support from Selby College, but we can’t discuss grades or any outcomes with you from this point forward. If you have any outstanding work you need to ensure we receive it by the end of the week.    For other students it is good practice to keep revisiting the learning you have completed and any work we have set that you have not yet accessed.  This will ensure you keep your skill level high ready for your next steps be this Higher Education, Apprenticeship, Further Education or Employment.  It also ensures that if you are unhappy with your final grade you can take a resit opportunity later in the year, as outlined in the Ofqual guidance. For those of you doing GCSE and Functional Skills, you will be encouraged to continue to access the College resources to continue to develop and enhance your skills.

All other full time students (on one year courses at any level and / or students in the first year of a two year programme( including A levels and Level 3)

We are still awaiting guidance on programmes that take one year.  These tend to be practical courses such as Hair, Beauty, Hospitality, Engineering, Construction etc.  With these programmes you need to both know about your subject and also show you can safely and accurately complete practical tasks.  Your tutors are continuing to set work to show your knowledge and understanding, but in order to get your qualification you also need to undertake a wide number of set and observed practical assignments.  This means that you need to continue with your studies until we can arrange for you to complete all your practical tasks, or there is a further update from your awarding body. It is important that you continue with your studies and work with your tutors to identify which practical tasks still need completing. You will need to ensure you have completed these in order to progress to your next level, or gain an apprenticeship or employment in your sector.  As young adults you need to be responsible for taking ownership, with your tutors, for getting everything completed.

For students who are in their first year of a two year programme, you need to ensure you are engaging with all of your learning and maximising your grades.  You will have a further year of study with us and it is important that you do not fall behind, as you still need to complete all your units by 2021.

Higher Education and Apprentices

The picture is much more varied for HE and Apprentices, so please read the information below carefully.

For our Higher Education students due to achieve their full qualification this year there is quite a complicated picture.  For those doing Access, and University awards the guidance has been published and shared with you.  It means you need to finish and pass all your units to the end of the year and the QAA and University process will ensure you are not disadvantaged in your grade.  For the other HE students, you need to continue working through your remote learning packages and submitting work at the set deadlines, or making appropriate use of mitigating circumstances.  If you have any questions, please see the HE team.

For Apprentices the picture is the most mixed.  All of you need to continue to engage with your assessor and the remote learning; even if you are on furlough.  If you are due to achieve this academic year, depending upon if you are doing a Framework or Standard and also have functional skills to complete will determine your next steps.  Your assessor will discuss this with you individually and set appropriate tasks and actions to ensure you achieve, where possible.

I hope that this information helps you understand your next steps in terms of learning and submission of work.  

No matter if you are now finished with your studies and ready to go to pastures new, or continuing  / progressing with us the College continues to be there to help and support you.  All of our pastoral, careers and support services continue to be accessible to you for the duration of the teaching year; so if you have any help or support needs, please contact us.  We also have a range of adult courses that can be studied and marked remotely.  If this would be of interest to you; or your family please look at this link for more information. https://selby.ac.uk/adult-skills/distance-learning-courses/

Best wishes and continue to stay safe.

Liz

Dear Student,

I am dropping you a line just before the Easter Holidays to see how you are doing and to let you know what is happening with the College.

Remote Learning and Contacts

Most of you have now transitioned into your new methods of working and appear to be coping really well.  All of you should have had contact from several members of the College staff, including GSTs, Tutors, Assessors and Higher Education Teachers, depending upon the course you are studying.  The contact could be a combination of phone calls, e-mails, VLE / chat or MS Teams.  If you have not heard from us, please check your college e-mails and also ensure your current home and mobile numbers are correct in e-tracker. The link to e-tracker is here https://etracker.selby.ac.uk/Login.  If your contact numbers are incorrect, please email info@selby.ac.uk with your name and the correct number and we will update it.

Exams

Information is coming out very gradually about the wide range of exams and assessments that our student body are scheduled to undertake this year.  As and when we receive information it is being shared with those students impacted, but as yet this has only affected a small number of vocational students.  It is anticipated that much more information will be issued after Easter, so until then, please keep working hard towards your qualifications so that we can give the best estimates of your achievements, when asked to do so.

Free school meals

You will have heard about the new national Voucher Scheme for young people in schools who are able to claim Free School Meals.  Unfortunately this does not extend to College students yet.  For those of you who are eligible, you should have received an e-mail about the updates yesterday and we will keep you informed as things change.

Easter Holidays

From this Friday College staff will start to take their Easter holidays, this will mean that they will not be taking calls or answering e-mails.  We will ask that staff update their automatic out of office messages to reflect when they will next be responding to e-mails.   There will be a small number of staff available electronically during next week (the first week of the Easter Holidays), but from 4.30 pm on Thursday 9th April until 9am on Monday 20th April all College staff will be on leave. We will have an emergency e-mail available for students from Tuesday 14th April until Friday 17th April, which will be checked each day during office hours.  This is for genuine emergencies and not for course work or assignment queries.  The email address is staysafe@selby.ac.uk

Staying Healthy and Safe

I have attached a couple of updates to this e-mail which should help you.  The first is about social distancing and what it means in practice and the second is about good practice in using laptops and other portable devices.

Enjoy a well-deserved break

Finally I hope that you all take a well-deserved break from College over Easter.  I know that for all of us it feels strange and that the line between study, work, home, weekday, weekend, holidays is now very blurred.  We are all adjusting and trying to come up with new ways to signify the difference from one stage to the next.  I take a walk after home working, so that it is like my regular commute  home and by the time I walk back in the door I am ready to relax.  Other people are keeping routines by the clothes they put on or even wearing their College lanyard! It is important that you look after your mental health and that of the people around you.  It is tough being with the same people all the time, but we are doing this so that families will still have their loved ones around in the future. 

So be kind to each other, but also be kind to yourself.  We are all just trying to get through the best way we know how and protect those we love and those we don’t know.

Stay safe and take care of each other.

Liz

Student Safety Matters

Message from the Principal to all Vocational and A-Level Students 

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. 

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