Results from tests taken must be recorded in two places:
The College’s reporting mechanism record results here
The Government site: www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result .
There is more information on testing and vaccines here - https://sites.google.com/sandwell.ac.uk/june-restart-plans-sandwell-ca/testing-information?authuser=0
Other useful information and links:
https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/resources/social-statics/
https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/Community-Testing/resources/translations/
The Department of Health and Social Care announced on Friday 24 September that all 16 and 17 year olds can now book their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.
Young people aged 16 and 17 can:
book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments online for an appointment at a vaccination centre or pharmacy
find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site to get vaccinated without needing an appointment
If students cannot book appointments online, they can call 119 free of charge. They can speak to a translator if they need to. Further information can be found on the NHS website.
Please do share this amongst your networks and with your eligible students.
The College is committed to ensuring you have as much information as possible to help you through these challenging times. This guide, and the rest of this site, will be kept up to date with all updates, information and support available to you.
Further information can be found here - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/943697/Symptomatic_children_action_list_FE.pdf
Here are some useful links that go into further detail on face mask guidance and how to wear them:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html
The well-being of staff continues to be of paramount importance. The support available to all staff includes:
o Additional individual health and well-being assessments upon request
o Regular ‘You Matter’ publications centering on physical and mental wellness.
o New staff support helpline and email; the phone line is open 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday, please call 0121 667 5009, alternatively you can email staff.support@sandwell.ac.uk
o The support of trained Mental Health First Aiders, contact HR for details
There are also many external helplines that can support you, click here to see a list of mental health charities that offer advice and support lines you can contact.
More information has been displayed and collated on our 'Wellbeing & Mental Health Site' - https://sites.google.com/sandwell.ac.uk/wellbeing-mental-health/home
If you would like any further information on the support available to you, please contact your line manager or the HR team.
The below risk assessments were used to initially restart the College before September.
Up to date risk assessments are continuously kept up to date and can be found on the Health & Safety Moodle site - here .