Today we had a student test positive with a confirmed case of Covid 19 at our Eastbourne campus.

The student has been required to self-isolate and any potential students that who may have had prolonged contact with the individual have been informed and advised to study from home and self-Isolate.

Any news of a confirmed Covid-19 case can be concerning, and we are working closely with Public Health England to monitor the situation and take the required actions to further protect and reduce the opportunity of spreading COVID 19 to any others.

The campus will remain open so that students can attend lessons. We are continuing to encourage students and staff to follow our safety and hygiene procedures so that we can reduce the spread of the virus.

1. Please wear your face covering. One thing that has been made really clear from the government is that face coverings will be compulsory when at college. This includes all corridors and communal areas AS WELL AS in classrooms and workshops.
2. Promote the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach. Alongside face coverings, you should keep up with good hygiene practices. This includes coughing and sneezing into a tissue, putting it in the bin, and washing your hands afterwards.
3. Wash your hands regularly. Please wash your hands regularly throughout the day and use hand sanitiser. We've got several hand sanitising stations across all of our campuses.
4. Keep your space. Practising good social distancing is still really important while at college. You should avoid close, prolonged, face-to-face contact with anyone during and outside of lessons.
5. Wear layers. Good ventilation reduces the concentration of the virus. Therefore, we will be keeping our indoor spaces well ventilated and off. So, make sure you wear something warm while in lessons and moving around campus.
6. Be patient and work with us. There will be new measures in place when we return to college, including Covid testing during the first few weeks. Please be patient and work with us as we administer these tests.
7. Try to bring a packed lunch. You can still buy lunch and snacks from our canteens, but we will only be operating a takeaway service, with limited seating. If you can, bring your own food and drinks from home and enjoy a break outside. As long as it isn't raining, of course!
8. Enjoy some fresh air. Try to get out into our outdoor spaces between lessons for some fresh air. This will help to prevent the spread of the virus and give your brain a bit of a boost during the day.
9. Enjoy learning again. Being back at college is great for your mental health. But we still need you to be vigilant and responsible for minimising the spread of virus.
10. Don't come to college if you have COVID symptoms. If you feel unwell and have symptoms of Covid-19, report it immediately and follow the stay-at-home guidance.

Click image to view full size poster (PDF) and see them all on campus.

www.gov.uk/coronavirus