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Are you confident that you can safeguard me/my child during this period?

Our reopening in September is underpinned by full risk assessments and extensive planning, to ensure that our students and staff are supported in a safe, secure living environment.  We continue to monitor both the local and global situation to inform our plans, and to continue to care for students as we have throughout the period March – June 2020.

Have there been any cases of COVID-19 in KSS premises?

There haven’t been any cases of COVID-19 at our Halls of Residence in Birmingham

Will students and staff need to wear face coverings in the Halls of Residence?

All staff and students will be encouraged to wear masks during any quarantine period and in common areas, and we reserve the right to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory should the situation in the UK mean this is necessary.

How will social distancing work in KSS Halls of Residence

KSS rooms are single occupancy with no shared rooms. There are en-suite room options available at Greenfield Crescent where each student has their own bathroom, and at Edgbaston Studios where each studio has its own shower room and kitchen facilities, with two Studios also being available at Greenfield Crescent.  Government guidance to provide a safe and secure environment for every resident has been rigorously followed.  KSS offers optional meal plans, laundry service and cleaning plans for residents with full support on-site from experienced staff members, and we are able to use these services to support our students within our COVID-19 response plans.  

Will there be regular temperature testing of all students and staff?

Yes, in addition to the testing of students at MPW Birmingham, our staff will also be temperature tested on a minimum of two occasions each week, and will also carry out welfare checks for all residents twice a day, and offer support if they feel unwell.

Will students and staff have access to hand sanitisers within the Halls of Residence?

Yes, dispensers have been placed throughout our halls of residence to ensure easy access, particularly in high traffic areas, and regular use of sanitiser by students, staff and visitors, in addition to thorough hand washing, will be encouraged.  

How will the Halls of Residence be kept clean?

An enhanced regime will be in place during 2020/21, including regular cleaning of high traffic areas and surfaces throughout the day, including daily cleaning of common areas.

Will visitors be allowed at our Halls of Residence?

We will limit visitors to our accommodation to ensure our residents are comfortable in their homes.  

What happens if a student in your Halls of Residence shows symptoms of COVID-19?

In such a situation, the student concerned will self-isolate, and will be tested immediately and will need to continue self-isolation until the result of the COVID-19 test is received.  

What measures will be in place should a student living in a KSS residence catch the virus?

If a student or staff member tests positive, current UK Government guidance is that s/he should self-isolate for 7 days.  Closure of the College/Halls of Residence should not be required.  During self-isolation, full academic and pastoral support will be offered, including access to remote learning.

I’m not staying in KSS accommodation – how can I check safety concerns?

If you’re not staying with KSS this academic year, please contact your provider directly to check what provisions have been put in place in your residences.

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