• WELCOME TO SOLAR - the College Virtual Learning Environment

    Solar is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access course information and resources.

    If you are missing a course then please speak to your Course Tutor about gaining access.
    NEW STUDENT AREA - SOLAR LITE: now your timetable, markbooks, and more under a new student app. Watch the intro video about the new Student Area here or click the banner below to gain access. 
    Access to Solar Lite - Student Area
    Need technical help? Contact us:

    Technical Support will be enabling "Self Service Password Resets" for all students.

    This will allow students to reset their own passwords and unlock their own accounts without the need to contact Technical Support. When this has been enabled you will be required to enter some additional details such as your mobile number or alternate email address the next time you log into Microsoft Office 365.

     
    When logging into Microsoft Office 365 you will be presented with a dialogue box similar to the one below. From here you can add your method of choice (Email or Mobile).

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  • IMPORTANT:
    COVID-19 REPORTING AND INFORMATION

    Dear student,

    It is still very important that you let the college know if you test positive for Covid-19.

    You should do this by Please report COVID test via the link below as soon as you can after receiving your result.

    Stay Safe

    Report Test Results

    Welcome! We are looking forward to the start of term at Riverside College and Cronton Sixth Form and hope you have had a good summer!

    COVID-19 arrangements for the start of term

    The College is now operating a new system to help you navigate government guidelines and anticipate any potential changes. As you will no doubt know, the national picture and approach in regards to Covid 19 has had further changes over the summer. We are currently rating the College as COVID Status GREEN and wanted to explain what that means for the start of term.

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    COVID Status Green means there are no additional restrictions from the Government at this time, however there is still a minimal chance of catching COVID. To reduce that risk the following recommendations are in place.

    • Masks: Masks are not mandatory however we recommend their use in busy or confined spaces or where ventilation is limited, and on College buses. If you would prefer to wear a mask please do so.
    • Continue to sanitise often: Continue to follow government guidelines and sanitise/wash your hands more frequently. Hand sanitiser will remain available throughout the building. We recommend sanitising or washing your hands upon arrival and departure, before eating and when changing lessons.
    • Space around you: Be mindful of your surroundings and operate a wider space distance where ventilation is limited.
    • Lateral Flow Testing: We are asking all students to take part in lateral flow testing at the start of term during the induction days and the first week of classes. Once you have been tested twice you will be issued with test at home kits to continue to test yourself twice a week at home. Tests are free of charge and you will be supported by trained staff who can answer any question you may have. The lateral flow tests are quick and easy to undertake, using a swab of the nose and throat. Results (which take around half an hour from testing) will be shared directly with you.
      • IMPORTANT: If you test positive you will need to leave college as soon as possible, unfortunately you will not be able to use public transport to return home. You would then need to book a confirmatory PCR test and self-isolate until you receive the result.
    • Getting a vaccine: Vaccines are now available for all age groups including 16 and 17 year olds in England. If you would like to be vaccinated, you can use the link below to see all the walk-in venues offering the vaccination locally as well as the age groups which the clinics can treat: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site
    • If you feel ill: Please do not attend college if you feel symptomatic, book yourself a test using this link https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

    To keep up to date with the latest information keep checking the College website and your MS Teams messages.

    Once again new would like to thank you for your help and support in keeping our college a COVID safe environment.


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  • LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

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  • WELLBEING ZONE

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    There are also links for information and advice that you may find useful.

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