Preston's College to take 'circuit breaker' by keeping all students at home next week
Preston's College will keep all students at home next week as it undergoes its very own 'circuit breaker' to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Principal Lis Smith confirmed the college-wide 'lockdown' in a video statement to staff and students on Wednesday (October 14).
She said the short break in on-campus teaching is being implemented as Preston's second-wave of the pandemic reaches a "critical point".
Classes will continue, with lessons taking place online, before students are welcomed back to campus after half-term, on Monday, November 2.
Principal Smith added that the campus lockdown will "allow Preston’s College to continue managing the global pandemic effectively and positively" by reducing the need for travel to college, minimising pressure on transport networks and minimising social interactions.
She said: "As the global pandemic continues to cause uncertainty, at Preston’s College we are doing all that we can to keep learners and staff as safe as possible in these challenging times.
"To date, we are pleased to be able to say that our safety measures have allowed us to do just this, with positive impact.
"To support the maintenance of the current situation, we have taken the decision to move to remote learning for one week, commencing Monday, October 19.
"What we're doing is like a circuit breaker and it is still a learning week, but all learning will be done online.
"This means that all learners, regardless of their chosen course or level, will be required to undertake lessons remotely for the duration of this week, before moving into the half-term break.
"During this time, the college campus will be closed to all, with the exception of a small amount of agreed provision that will continue due to external factors."
The college campus will re-open, with students returning to their usual timetables immediately after the half-term break, from Monday, November 2.
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