Nido Haigh Court

they accommodates all students that are 16 years of age or over, from any university and any country in the world. Please note that you should be: a student who is taking a full-time course at University a student on an organised study-abroad programme a student enrolled full-time in a language school or a student conducting a work placement course as part of a degree-granting programme you must be 18 or over at the time of check-in. *You are able to book from the age of 16 at time of check-in however you will need to supply us with an indemnity form and comply with our under 18 year old policy.

they offer 43 and 51-week contracts. Please enquire for short term stays.

You will need to show proof of studies from your university by way of your acceptance letter. they would also need you to send us a digital passport photo for your key card ID and a photocopy of your passport (and Visa if required) for identification. they need to receive all these documents prior to check-in and you can send them to us electronically as well. Please note that they will also need your signed contract with us prior to check-in.

they offer residents unlimited day and night guests. For your own safety and security, they have a few guest policies in place. You can have unlimited guests visiting during the day between 8am and midnight. For overnight stays, one guest can stay for a maximum of 8 consecutive nights throughout the month. All guests must be 18 years of age or over. You will have to sign in your guests and they must bring a photo ID to gain entry in the building.

If you wish you can clean your room yourself. But if youre not a fan of cleaning, they can offer you a range of room cleaning packages starting from 20 by a member of our housekeeping staff. You can choose from Standard, Premium and Check Out cleans. Please check with a member of staff at reception when you check-in. If youre in an Ensuite Apartment, they provide weekly kitchen cleans free of charge however additional cleaning is available as per the above pricing and packages.

Almost everything is included in the rate, there are just a few bits and bobs in addition. You can use the fitness centre for free, 24-hours-a-day. All you need to do is to sign a disclaimer to learn how to safely use the equipment. Fitness classes are frequently organised but you will need to pay the instructor a small fee for the class. they have set of vending machines with loads of snacks and drinks but these are at your own cost. You can pay for your laundry on a pay-per-use basis and you can book room cleans at reception for a set fee. they also have a dry cleaning service onsite who offer laundry and dry cleaning services at great student prices.

Yes you can, but they can only offer this if there is still space available and you have a valid reason. Please bear in mind that different rooms are offered at different prices and it may be that you have to pay a different rate to occupy a different room. The rates are based on a number of things, e.g. size of the room, location in the building and availability.

they organise a full monthly calendar of social parties, career events and learning workshops for all residents.

Yes, they have storage cells on site. The cost for this is 30 a month.

Yes, two full time students who are friends can share a studio on a dual occupancy basis by paying 15% extra per week and splitting the rent.

Stay at home if you have either: a high temperature you feel hot to touch on your chest or back a new, continuous cough this means youve started coughing repeatedly Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. You do not need to contact 111 to tell them youre staying at home. Testing for coronavirus is not needed if youre staying at home. Please let a member of the Nido residence know immediately (preferably via phone) if you have symptoms of coronavirus and need to self-isolate. they can provide you with the advice and the support you will require during this time.

You may be at a particularly high risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus if you: Have had an organ transplant  Are having certain types of cancer treatment  Have blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukemia  Have a severe lung condition, such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma  Have a condition that makes you much more likely to get infections  Are taking medicine that weakens your immune system  Are pregnant and have a serious heart condition  If youre at high risk, there are extra things you should do to avoid catching coronavirus.  These include:  Not leaving your home you should not go out to do shopping or visit friends or family  Avoiding close contact with other people in your home as much as possible  they are aware that a small number of our students have serious underlying health issues which could make them particularly vulnerable if they acquire coronavirus.  Please do let us know if you are concerned, and they can assess the support which can be provided to you. Students may want to consult a doctor, however, because NHS services may be under pressure people are being encouraged to call NHS 111 in the first instance. The online coronavirus service, 111.nhs.uk/covid-19, can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do. Use the online NHS 111 service if: You think you might have coronavirus Youve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus

It is perfectly understandable that you might be anxious or worried about coronavirus and the impact it could have on your life, particularly because this might include being asked to stay at home or to avoid other people. Mind has created a guide here focusing on staying mentally healthy in light of the current situation and they would encourage any students who feel concerned to read the information carefully. The NHS has also issued the following advice to assist you in looking after your mental health by staying mentally and physically active during this time, such as:  Look for ideas of exercises you can do at home    Spend time doing things you enjoy this might include reading, cooking, other indoor hobbies or listening to the radio or watching TV programmes  Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water and try to avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs  Keep your windows open to let in fresh air, get some natural sunlight if you can, or get outside into the garden (where possible)  You can also go for a walk or exercise outdoors once a day if you stay more than 2 metres from others. 

The UK Government is expecting and planning for the significant spread of the virus in the population, and that means it is likely there will be cases. When they have a case or cases at one of our properties, they will act quickly and decisively to ensure those affected receive the appropriate support, guidance, and treatment and are able to self-isolate. they will also ensure all residents are given the appropriate information and advice to manage the risks. If they or Public Health England believe you have been in contact with a known case, you will be informed, and offered the appropriate support.

The health safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. An operational and strategic response group convenes daily, headed by our CEO Brian Welsh.  they are monitoring the situation closely and proactively following healthcare and government advice from the World Health Organization, PublicHealthEngland, the NHS, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to help ensure they are effectively managing the implications of coronavirus and responding as necessary. Within our residences: they are doing our best to keep a stock of hand sanitiser for you to use in each of our buildings. As you know there is a national shortage of this currently, but they are working hard to procure this for you and our teams where it may be running out The best way to keep hands clean is by using soap and water, which they have available for you to use. they would encourage you to wash your hands frequently Cleaning of all common areas is taking place daily, including weekends, at an increased frequency, with a focus on entry and exit buttons, lift buttons, door handles and high football areas Posters with up to date advice and guidance are on display Email communication with up to date advice and guidance sent regularly and posted on residence Facebook Groups Where they have gyms in our residences, they will be closed until further notice due to the increased risk of spread from using the equipment The common areas in our residences will be closed until further notice  A new visitor questionnaire and sign-in will be required to ensure our guests do not have any symptoms which may put our community at risk they are advising our students to avoid social gatherings they have cancelled the Nido events programme (all the events are now online via Instagram Live) they are only running virtual tours of the residences they are reducing contact with residents and only dealing with essential maintenance items to minimise the risk of spread Our receptions are closed, but a member of the residence team is available on site they are following social distancing measures, and advising our residents and teams to keep 2m apart they recommend residents avoid ordering items to be delivered to reception, and are available to receive parcels directly from delivery drivers  Only two people at a time should use the Laundry room, and residents should use Laundry View in the first instance to book machines and check the status of their laundry they strongly recommend that all of our students follow the most recent guidance from the NHS, the World Health Organization and PublicHealthEngland

On the 26th March, the UK government advised that students remaining at university should now not attempt to travel home while current travel restrictions are in place. they ask that you continue to follow all government advice, the latest of which can be found here: gov.uk/coronavirus  

Whilst Nido continues to be your home, they understand that due to the circumstances surrounding Covid-19 you may have decided to move out. they will contact you directly with further information on how they are able to assist you.  Please check your email and follow the instructions outlined.  If you do not hear from us, please email the residence team.

they understand many of you have already travelled home and are now worried about the belongings youve left behind. they wanted to give you an update on the additional coverage and new benefits they have added to your contents insurance together with our partners Endsleigh Insurance to give you peace of mind about your belongings.  they know many of you had to leave your rooms quickly & suddenly and may not have taken all your possessions with you. Endsleigh have therefore waived the un-occupancy exclusion clause of 60 days and want to reassure you that student possessions will be covered under your policy for an unlimited period of time during the policy period.   Further to that, if you move-out early or cancel your tenancy with us, and cannot yet arrange for collection of your things, Nido will arrange to store your belongings. Cover for your belongings will still apply in storage. Thisincludes all valuables up to the limits and perils on your policy certificate. Although it is advised at the current time (March 2020) to stay put, if you can safely travel home in the coming weeks & months students will be covered by an additional benefit on their policy, namely in transit against theft for up to 500 per bag of possessions. This protection is in place anytime a student has to do this during the policy period. Cover only applies within the UK.  

The Laundry room is still available for use, however, to protect your health and safety and ensure they adhere to the latest government social distancing measures, they advise the following:  Use Laundry View to book machines and check the status of your washing/ drying before going to the Laundry room  Only go to the Laundry room if you can see there are machines available and/ or your laundry is done  Only 2 people should be in the Laundry room at any one time, and where possible they should maintain a suitable distance from each other 

You may still receive parcels, however, please note reception will be closed and they will not be collecting parcels on your behalf.  Please ensure you are available to receive parcels directly from delivery drivers. Following government guidance, they also advise you to do online food shopping, to ensure you can stay at home and keep safe.   

As a precaution, and in accordance with the government guidance they have cancelled our planned events for the time being. You will be notified when they recommence. However, they have developed a Virtual Events calendar which can be found on our Facebook Page they hope to see you there!

In accordance with government guidance, they advise against having visitors to the residence.

they encourage you to draw on support you might have through your friends, family and other networks during this time. Try to stay in touch with those around you over the phone or online. Let people know how you would like to stay in touch and build that into your routine. This is also important in looking after your mental wellbeing and you may find it helpful to talk to them about how you are feeling. Remember it is OK to share your concerns with others you trust and in doing so you may end up providing support to them too.  

they understand that this is a worrying time, and you may be feeling anxious about the safety of your child.  Rest assured that the health, safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority.  they are continuing to update our protocol as the situation evolves and have put robust measures in place to minimise the risk of contracting coronavirus in our residences.    The mental wellbeing of our students is just as important to us as their physical wellbeing.  they recognise that during this uncertain and challenging time, our students may be feeling anxious and stressed.  they are signposting them to professional resources on wellbeing, in addition to sharing our own content and ideas on how they can stay positive, active and connected.    Please stay in close touch with your child. Encourage them to familiarise themselves with the information and advice available on these pages. Also ask them to check their email accounts regularly for any updates.  they will continue to ensure they have the information and support they need, and would appreciate your support in also encouraging them to follow the latest advice and guidance from the NHS and the UK government.  

On the 26th March, the UK government advised that students remaining at university should now not attempt to travel home while current travel restrictions are in place. they ask that you continue to follow all government advice, the latest of which can be found here: gov.uk/coronavirus  

Please consult and observe the latest advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) on travelling outside the UK. The current advice is to avoid non-essential travel. Countries around the globe are imposing heightened health screenings on entry or exit at their borders and many have taken the decision to suspend travel/ entry to foreign nationals. Several airlines are taking the decision to suspend flight operations to some destinations experiencing severe outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus and due to the decrease in demand for services are beginning to reduce flight schedules and cancel flights. they strongly advise travellers to confirm their flight status in advance of travel, to allow additional time for immigration and health screenings at airports and check the latest Foreign and Commonwealth Office entry requirements and updates for your destination.

Yes, they will continue to be open to all applications and will update our FAQs as new information becomes available. Please contact us directly if you have any further questions.