The opening of the Learning Zone was due to take place at the beginning of this academic year, however building work was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic - with contractors working at at a reduced capacity to comply with social distancing measures. Pupils who had been due to start the autumn term at the Learning Zone instead had their in-person teaching at Coleg Gwent's Pontypool campus. In September 2020, the site was officially handed over to Coleg Gwent staff so the furniture and equipment could be fitted, and the following month, students got their first look inside the new campus.