Reduced number of students will return to College campus at any one time allowing onsite lessons with opportunities to continue learning online. Social distancing guidance will be upheld across all sites with timetables reflecting this

How the Group Has Helped During Lockdown

Very Special Staff at The Bedford Sixth Form

Staff at The Bedford Sixth Form are all special but Deputy Head Alex Townsend goes above and beyond the call of duty as a Special Police Constable. “I have been a Special since September 2018,” “Training was 16 weeks and I have all the same powers as regular officers and can drive vehicles too. We cover a variety of events across the year such as football matches and local fetes / parades but also conduct night time economy (bars and nightlife) patrols on the weekends and other duties like exercising warrants for people who are wanted.”

“During the current crisis we have been patrolling lots of local areas across the country being visible, answering questions and advising people about the restrictions to make sure they stay safe. ”

Image approved for use by Bedfordshire Police shows Alex in Bedford Town Centre with a police colleague Lisa Miller.

Stars support college students

Students at The Bedford College Group have been sent inspirational messages from celebrities encouraging them to keep working hard during the lockdown. From TOWIE’s Gemma Collins, to Australian “Neighbours” star Alan Fletcher, Queen Bee of Goggle Box Sandra Martin, to paralympic swimmer Jack Bridge and drag queen Davina de Campo, the stars have been posting special videos on the Students Union Instagram page @live_bcgsu The connections were made by the Student Services team, who have been maintaining links with students throughout the campus closures. “Even though our students are not here in class, we have been staying in touch, supporting and advising them about what will be happening here at The Bedford College Group,” said Will Sparrow of Student Services. In addition Student Services are in regular touch with students to support their welfare. Naj Mistry speaks for the team when he says: “We have made changes to support students who may have experienced changes in their home or financial circumstances during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and are now wondering what the future holds for them. But rest assured we are all here to help.”

Alex Townsend going above and beyond the call of duty as a Special Police Constable

Googlebox star, Sandra Martin showing support to our students during lockodown

Drag Queen star, Davina De Campo showing support to our students during the pandemic