Dear Students,
We hope you had a lovely break over half term.
As we are now all back in College, please can you ensure that if you have any COVID symptoms you stay at home and report your absence via the absence line as normal.
You must also report any positive COVID test results via the student absence line immediately.Please also remember to follow all of the current guidelines in College including:
- wearing a face covering (whilst travelling to and from and during your time in College),
- following your bubble entrances, exits and social spaces and not socialising with those outside of your bubble,
- using the hand sanitisers provided,
- keeping your distance in communal corridors and spaces.
Many thanks for all of your support
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
Have Your Say on Runcorn's Future!
Dear Student
If you are a Runcorn resident, you have the opportunity to provide feedback about how Runcorn Town Centre can be regenerated.
This is part of a government’s Town Deal initiative which could secure up to £25 million of investment to make it happen! You can find more details about the plans including improving transport links, broadband, skills and culture by following the links below.
If you would like to be involved then please complete the survey by the 28th October 2020.
To find out more about the plans click here
To complete the survey click here
Click below 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
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- 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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In College = Wear a Mask
To keep you and others safe please be advised that from Thursday September 17th you will be expected to wear a face covering or visor IN ALL YOUR LESSONS and in all common areas.Please be aware that the College can no longer provide free masks/visors and so a £1 charge will be implemented from Monday 21st September.
Wear a Face Mask to Protect You and Your Friends
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
.Returning Students & Start Dates 2020 - Riverside
Your safe return to College and start dates for 2020
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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