REMOTE LEARNING DURING LOCKDOWN SPRING TERM 2021 DURING THE CURRENT PERIOD OF LOCKDOWN BARNET & SOUTHGATE COLLEGE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS VIA REMOTE MEANS. For the majority of programmes this will mean that your normal timetable applies but you should access lessons through Microsoft TEAMS as previously instructed by your tutors (some exceptions to this are noted below). If you are unsure about how to access lessons, then please speak to your Personal Tutor or Curriculum Manager. You can continue to expect to be given work to complete that will be assessed by your teachers and you will continue to receive feedback on your work and your overall progress. Your attendance will be monitored and if there are any concerns regarding your attendance at remote lessons your Personal Tutor or Curriculum Manager will speak to you to put in place strategies to improve this. For some programmes where there is a requirement for the development of technical skills and for formal technical assessment, or the need to access specialist equipment or facilities, we will defer practical learning and assessments until later in the year and focus on development of learning and skills that can be completed remotely until we are able to return to on-site learning. There may be a few exceptions to this where assessment needs to take place during this period of lockdown. In such cases your tutors will clarify the arrangements with you. During all remote learning sessions all students are expected to maintain high levels of appropriate behaviour. Your Personal Tutor will remind you of our expectations specifically relating to remote learning. APPRENTICESHIPS For apprentices who have continued in their working roles we have transitioned their learning to our remote platform, Smart Assessor, where they receive regular training sessions as well as 1:1 coaching support and three-way reviews. Programmes where apprentices are furloughed, or unable to gain access to their workplace currently, have been adapted to focus on knowledge elements with skills and behaviours being re-prioritised once apprentices can return to their workplace. Any learners who are taking a break from learning remain engaged to ensure they are safe until their planned return date. EXCEPTIONS TO REMOTE LEARNING Our specialist Supported Learning (LLDD) Centre at our Southgate Campus remains open for face-to-face learning for selected students who, for a range of reasons, are unable to access learning remotely or are better supported by attending on-site provision. Our learning centres remain open and accessible for any student who feels they would be able to better access learning on site. Should you wish to request access to these centres then please speak to your Personal Tutor or Curriculum Manager. ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING If any student lacks the necessary basic resources to enable remote learning then please contact your Personal Tutor or Curriculum Manager who will review your needs and, where appropriate we are able to loan equipment. FURTHER INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Further information and key contacts for wider support during this period of remote learning are available in the COVID-19 Information area of our website. This includes additional support information for any student with specific learning needs or support needs, information regarding our continued safeguarding support and information relating to welfare, finance, careers advice, maths and English support and more. 020 8266 4000 CORPORATE College Policies College Values Compliment and Complaint Form Governance Mission Statement Reports Subcontracting School Liaison LEGAL Data Protection Cookie Policy Learner Privacy Equality and Diversity Freedom of Information Safeguarding Exams downloads LOGINS Student Portal (iLearn) Office 365 Staff / Student Email Returning applicants - link to Prospect e-Governance Staff IT Helpdesk Image consent form Password Reset Portal Staff Self-service © 2020 Barnet and Southgate College