Important: COVID Reporting
Dear Students,
Although we are all learning remotely, it is still very important that you let the college know if you test positive for Covid-19.
You should do this by calling the absence line on 0151 257 2008 as soon as you can after receiving your result.
Stay Safe
The Advice Careers and Employability team are dedicated staff here to help you with all things Careers and Progression related….
Check out our ACE Teams PAGE- There are different curriculum area channels within our page, so you can see careers info relating the area you are studying. We will start posting during National Careers Week . So, please keep your eye on the ACE teams page next week and in the weeks to come, and if you would like help or support from us please contact us:
Aceriverside@riversidecollege.ac.uk or Acecronton@riversidecollege.ac.uk
Denise Whitney, Colleen Smith & Michelle Ariss (The ACE Team)
- Thinking of applying to University or an Apprenticeship?
The UK University and Apprenticeship Virtual Fair will allow you to speak to universities and apprenticeship providers about your options and make informed choices about your future. With a huge range of exhibitors in one place at one time, you can speak to admissions officers, student ambassadors, academics and recruitment teams. Book your place now to attend and explore what fantastic higher education and career options are available to you.
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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).
- 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
Solar Support
Having problems? Contact Solar support
- Phone: Kingsway (1116, 1115)
- Phone: Cronton (3134) Email Support
- Support for You
For your self referral to the Health and Wellbeing Team
Feel like you need counselling?
We want to find out how you are doing
- Resources for you
If you are looking for support with the following: Mental Health, Housing, Anxiety, Depression, Feeling lonely, Money worries, Being a carer, Wanting to get active, Help at home and much more...
If anxiety is having a big impact on your life/college, we recommend the following:
- Talk to somebody you trust: parent/carer/tutors etc.
- Seek advice from your G.P.
- Register with kooth.com and talk to them online outside of college hours.
- Look at advice from the NHS here
- Keep an ‘Anxiety Diary’ i.e. record which days you seem to feel more anxious and if there is a pattern. Measure your anxiety out of 10 (10 being the highest)
- Come up with 3 strategies to tackle the times you feel most anxious.
- If you still feel you are struggling, ask your tutor to refer you for ‘Anxiety sessions’ with Vicky in Programme Management
Click here to get your Anxiety Guide
Find support in your local area
Our latest newsletter filled with tips, strategies and support for you!
WELLBEING ZONE
- Worried about a friend?
- Concerned about something you have heard?
- Or do YOU need some advice and guidance?
If you are looking for advice on all matters Mental Health & Wellbeing such as:
- ANXIETY
- DEPRESSION
- STRESS
- EXAM STRESS
- LOW SELF-ESTEEM
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College Health Information Pages
This is an online system you can use to report any problems at college, at home, with your family or friends or in the local community.
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There are also links for information and advice that you may find useful.- Worried about a friend?
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Update February 2021:
We are delighted that the latest announcement means that we will be able to start to welcome you back to campus soon!The safety of our college community remains our top priority, and therefore we are currently working through all of the Government guidance to ensure that the return for staff and students is a safe one.
To keep up to date with the latest information keep checking the College website and your MS Teams messages.
Getting started with 365 and OneDrive for Staff and Learners
We have added a 365 and OneDrive support guide to Solar (Digital Learning) which covers how to use OneDrive in College and at home.College bus information
At Riverside College our aim is to ensure your journey is a smooth one, and for this academic year 2020/21 we are delighted to continue to be able to offer FREE travel for students who live more than 1.5 miles from College.Help us Keep YOU and OTHERS SAFE
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Exams help
Had extra time? Had someone to read the questions or write the answers? If you need again or had these in the past, tell your tutor.
Research
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Part Time Student Destination
If you take a part time course ending shortly. Please click below
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