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Covid-19 Update – 04/01/2022
Following very recent Government updates we now require the wearing of face masks, unless exempt, in all areas of the college. This includes in classrooms and workshops, as well as all communal areas. Masks should continue to be worn on college buses. We will continue to monitor any new regulations moving forward and will keep you updated of any changes.
At Cambridge Regional College we have adapted to ensure we can continue to support you in your learning goals throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, whether that be through Covid safety measures for on-site learning or through online learning if needed. The health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and visitors is our first priority and we are doing everything possible to support you and keep you safe.
We ask all students and staff to test no more than 24 hours before coming back to college after the holidays.
Twice weekly testing is now available for students and staff.
Please speak to your Tutor or Assessor for more information.
Updates
You can view or download as a PDF previous communications and updates from the College below.
Student Update – Jan 22 |
Student Update – Dec 21 |
Parents Update – October 2021 |
Student Update – June 2021 |
Student Update – May 2021 |
Parents Update – January 2021 |
Student Supported Learning Update – January 2021 |
Student Update – March 2021 |
Student Letter – March 2021 |
Parent/Carers Supported Learning Update – January 2021 |
Student Update – January 2021 |
Ofqual Letter – January 2021 |
FAQs
What are the latest safety guidelines students have to follow?
Our aim throughout the pandemic is to keep our college community as safe as possible. We are therefore currently planning on keeping the safety measures detailed below for the start of term. These will be reviewed on a regular basis and any changes communicated to you.
- We ask all students and staff to test no more than 24 hours before coming back to college after the holidays.
- No one should come into college if experiencing any symptoms of Covid 19
- Everyone should continue to wash or sanitise their hands frequently
- One way systems will still be in operation
- Students are required to pass a temperature checker on entry to the college
- Face masks will be required in all communal areas until further notice
- Face masks will be required in learning areas (classrooms and workshops)
- Twice weekly testing at home should be carried out by all students
How do I report COVID-19 Absence?
If a student is feeling ill with Covid-19 symptoms, do not come to college. Take a lateral flow test and book at PCR test if it is positive. You can find more information about testing here: Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You must follow the latest guidance on self-isolation: Stay at home: guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are feeling unwell with other symptoms, you should act in the same way as you would have done before the pandemic. This may involve attending college or staying at home, depending on the nature and severity of symptoms. You should seek medical advice via your GP or NHS direct on 111 if you would normally do so.
What measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of students and staff on campus?
In addition to our safety measures below, there is now Covid-19 testing, read more about this testing programme here.
Information on our Covid-19 safety measures
As a college, we have thoroughly reviewed college operations, and undertaken a full risk assessment, implementing measures to ensure we comply with government guidelines, as a minimum. These include a range of measures to enable easy compliance with social distancing, one-way systems, temperature scans on arrival, additional cleaning, and use of a specialist antibacterial spray that kills 99.9% of germs on surfaces for longer.
Alongside the measures we have put in place we ask that everyone that comes on-site takes an active role in ensuring their safety and the safety of others. Everyone on site is asked to:
- Not attend college if they, or any members of their household, are displaying symptoms of Coronavirus until they have been tested and shown not to have Covid-19
- Adhere to the physical distancing measures in place
- Regularly, and as needed, wash hands and use hand sanitiser
- Ensure any sneezes/ coughs are made into a tissue or elbow, and disposing of any tissues appropriately
- Required to wear a face mask that covers the mouth and nose and is securely fitted to the face at all times in all communal areas, workshops and classrooms.
- Students are required to wear a face mask when using any form of college transport including buses operated to and from the College – this is a mandatory requirement
Can I still apply?
Applications are open for adult and part-time courses running this year and applications are now open for full-time courses and higher education courses starting in September 2022. For more information on how to apply, visit our application hub.
Our courses continue to run, so you can apply and start your studies with us.
Our admissions teams are on hand to help you with your application.
What will happen if the Coronavirus alert level rises again?
If the alert level goes up again, we are ready. At any given point, we are prepared to transition to fully online and distance learning and will support you in the process to adapt.
We were able to quickly move to online learning earlier this year as lockdown came into full force and in fact, our learners have adapted to online learning well.
For more on how we have prepared for this and what you will need to do, read here
I am struggling and need help, who can I talk to?
We know that these are challenging times, whether you are struggling with the challenges of a lockdown or have been affected by Coronavirus, personally or through family and friends, we are here to support you.
During the academic year, you can access support from our Student Support Services at CRC both online and in-person. During the Winter break, we want to ensure that you know about the services that are available to you outside of college. A list of support agencies is available here.
Is there any additional support for those struggling with the impact of Covid 19 on learning?
Cambridge Regional College will be using the 16-19 Tuition Fund to support learners on study programmes that had their learning disrupted in 2020 to 2021 academic year as a result of the coronavirus ( COVID -19) outbreak. We will provide small group lessons either on line or face to face.
These sessions will develop the practical skills of students who require additional support as a result of Covid-19.
Further details of how to contact people are available on our Contact Us page, click here >
