College's virtual classes and fun sessions helping ease community isolation amid crisis

A COMMUNITY college is helping lift the burden of isolation and home schooling during the coronavirus crisis thanks to a new programme of virtual lessons and online activities.
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The ATT Further Education College has organised everything from morning Tai Chi sessions, to writing competitions, pebble painting, to maths puzzles, art projects, health and beauty advice, exercise and gardening tips on a new community ‘Facebook page ATTFE College in the Community’ group.

The college which has its main centre at Sutton in Ashfield, and has campuses at Ollerton, Ransom Wood (Mansfield Campus) and

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Retford, has organised the new online activities and virtual lessons to help people during the Covid 19 outbreak as people are urged to stay at home.

Students take part in ATTFE virtual lessons during coronavirus restrictionsStudents take part in ATTFE virtual lessons during coronavirus restrictions
Students take part in ATTFE virtual lessons during coronavirus restrictions

Every day starts at 8am, with a video by a Tai Chi tutor demonstrating breathing techniques. There are daily themes such as Motivational Monday, Take a Break Tuesday, Word Wednesday (as well as ongoing Well-being Wednesday), Thumbs up Thursday and Find the pattern Friday.

Spokesperson for the college Charlotte Birch said: "Many people are taking time to personally message ATTFE College to thank them for the work that they are doing and support in their time of need.

"As Covid-19 came to light, the college mobilised swiftly to set up the ATTFE College Community Facebook Group. It aims to support community members, vulnerable learners, staff members, parents, carers and families.

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“We will use this platform to share information, create a volunteer network to support other members within the community who may be struggling.”

Pebble painting - online activities and virtual lessons helping community during coronavirusPebble painting - online activities and virtual lessons helping community during coronavirus
Pebble painting - online activities and virtual lessons helping community during coronavirus

“The group is very much learner led and will be a light within our communities. It will connect, scaffold, care for all during what will inevitably be a challenging time. In addition, the thread of lifelong learning will be securely embedded throughout.”

To see the whole range of ATTFE college online activities for children and adults please visit the new Facebook ATTFE College in the Community’ group on https://www.facebook.com/groups/1648363791973109/ or see daily messages on Twitter or visit the college’s website at www.attfe.org.uk.