We are open and will remain so unless Government guidance changes.
We have careful arrangements in place to address issues of safety such as hand sanitisers, staggered start and break times and observing social distancing rules, all of which will be explained when entering a College site.
We would prefer all students to come into College when they are timetabled to do so. However if you have any specific concerns please speak to your tutor.
Free meals are targeted at disadvantaged students. Free meals in further education defines disadvantage as students being in receipt of, or having parents who are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits:
If you feel you need reassessing or that your circumstances have changed to reflect any of the above criteria, please send evidence to our Finance team on studentfinancialsupport@rnngroup.ac.uk
If you have recently applied for one of our courses then you will be contacted by our Learner Recruitment Team with details of the next steps. This could involve attending an interview remotely by telephone or online.
If you have any questions on the status of your application please contact us on:
Rotherham College: info@rotherham.ac.uk
North Notts College: contact@nnc.ac.uk
Dearne Valley College: learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk
If you have not yet made an application then you can do so by visiting:
Rotherham College: https://www.rotherham.ac.uk/applynow/
North Notts College: https://www.nnc.ac.uk/applynow/
Dearne Valley College: https://www.dearne-coll.ac.uk/applynow/
Accessing your Google account is really simple! Once you’re signed in, it will keep you signed in on that device for ease. See the Rotherham College, North Notts College, Dearne Valley College or University Centre Rotherham websites for guidance with step-by-step help on how to access Google Classroom from home. This includes how to log in, joining a class, accessing your assigned work and uploading completed assignments.
If you do not have access to equipment or internet to enable you to work from home please let your tutor know. This is something that the College can support you to do.
We will not be making travel payments to learners as the college is closed, if and when the college reopens for this academic year we will ensure travel payments are made prior to the start date.
We are speaking with childcare providers regarding this and will pay fees until the end of the month. We are reviewing this situation regarding childcare and will update both providers and students as and when we can.
Progress Tutors will be in regular contact with you, but for those of you working with a Mentor or Welfare Officer you can contact them too via their emails as below. If you have a safeguarding concern please email safeguarding@rnngroup.ac.uk or contact Samaritans 116 123 if you need support outside of College hours.
Dan Cornwell dcornwell@rnngroup.ac.uk
June Bacon jbacon@rnngroup.ac.uk
James Davenport jdavenport@rnngroup.ac.uk
Kate Barclay kbarclay@rnngroup.ac.uk
Katie Mitchell kmitchell@dearne-coll.ac.uk
Louise Heap lheap@rnngroup.ac.uk
Lynda Christie lchristie@rnngroup.ac.uk
Debra Jones debrajones@rnngroup.ac.uk
Our students now have access to an online mental health platform called Big White Wall. All you need to do is visit www.bigwhitewall.com and registers as a college student. You will then have access to a host of information and activities that can support you 24/7.
Your counsellor will be in touch to discuss either rearranging the appointment or alternative support that they can offer, please do not attend the college unless this has been discussed with a member of staff.
We are following government guidelines and if you have returned from a country that is currently on the quarantine list, you will be required to self-isolate for 14 days following your return. You must not attend College until the self-isolation period is over. You must inform College of your circumstances so alternative study arrangements can be made for you.
