Welcoming you back safely to City Lit
During the pandemic, we have all truly lived City Lit’s values of being ambitious, imaginative and openhearted. In line with Government guidance for educational establishments, City Lit will remain open for teaching.
We now provide both online classes and face-to-face teaching in the safest way possible. Everyone's health and safety in the building is at the heart of what we do so we've introduced new protective guidelines.
We have put together the points below about what to expect when you visit us and what we are doing to keep our community safe.
If the guidelines change and we will update the information on this page and make announcements across our social media.
To see which classes are returning to the building please visit our face-to-face courses.
What we are doing to keep you safe
Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority. That's why we have maintained our enhanced cleaning procedures and measures below which have been guided by the expert information from the UK government and Public Health England.
Hygiene
Students must sanitise their hands when they come into the building and regularly during your stay. Additional hand sanitiser units have been positioned at key areas throughout the College, including reception and all classrooms. Antiseptic wipes will be made available to clean shared equipment.
Cleaning and disinfecting
We'll be sanitising surfaces throughout the day and we're cleaning the entire College every night. Classrooms and equipment will be sanitised between classes.
Covid 19 reopening risk assessment
This risk assessment sets out how the college will manage risks as we move to reopen the college following the shut down because of Covid-19.
What you can do to keep yourself and others safe
To keep our College as safe and clean as possible, we need your help too. We ask that you follow a few simple rules when you arrive.
Stay home if you are unwell
Please don't come to the college if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who thinks they might have symptoms of COVID-19, or has been in contact with someone who has, should get themselves tested and only come to the building if they have a negative result following the free test now available. Please call 119 which is the Covid-19 helpline immediately for advice.
Further details on testing and self-isolation can be found on the NHS website.
Students who are exhibiting symptoms or who have had a positive test since the last visit to the College should report this to: C19concerns@citylit.ac.uk
Lateral flow testing
In accordance with the latest Department for Education guidance, students and staff who attend the building are encouraged to undertake lateral flow tests locally and only come into the building if they have a negative result. Information on where to access community testing sites can be found here. If you are unable to test locally, self-service tests can be ordered for free here.
Arriving at the College and leaving
As social distancing restrictions have been lifted we will be returning to our normal level of students able to enrol on courses.
Face coverings
In line with Government guidelines face coverings are no longer mandatory for all staff, visitors and students. However, we strongly recommend these are worn in communal areas and in our lifts. We have a supply of medical grade masks which are located in reception, staff offices and classrooms. Please remember when you are communicating with someone in the College that they may be Deaf or hard of hearing and will find it difficult to understand you whilst your mouth is covered.
We will ensure good levels of ventilation around the college and our enhanced cleaning schedule will be maintained. Some individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings. This applies to those who:
- Cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical impairment or disability; illness or mental health difficulties
- Speak to or provide help to someone who relies on lipreading, clear sounds or facial expression to communicate
Vaccine programme
As the vaccine programme continues to roll out and evolve, we positively encourage our staff and students to book in for their relevant vaccination appointments as advised.
The vaccine programme is not a mandatory legal requirement and the College is not generally required to obtain and record data regarding your vaccination status. We will continue to follow the Government’s advice on the vaccination programme.
As the vaccine is currently a personal choice, we request that staff and students refrain from asking other colleagues what they have chosen to do in regard to vaccination.
While in the building
Our lifts will no longer have a limit on how many people are in them however wearing a mask is recommended. We encourage you to try and limit contact with touching the handrails where possible and if you need to be sure to wash your hands after you have or use the sanitiser stations available. All corridors are two way however we ask that you stay to the left of each floor to allow us to have as much distance as we can.
Use hand sanitising stations
You'll find these before you reach reception and throughout the College. Make sure you follow proper handwashing process if you use the toilets.
If you're not ready to come back just yet
Whenever you're ready, we'll be there to make your return as straightforward as possible. In the meantime, you might want to try one of our online courses.
City Lit online courses
Study at a time that suits you. You'll need an email address, reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with an updated browser (ideally Google Chrome) and your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera. Many classes use Google Classroom.
