The Bedford College Group - Lockdown Steps (June 2020)

Preparing

for September UPDATED JULY 2020

PREPARING FOR SEPTEMBER UPDATED JULY 2020

Preparing

for September Following the government’s announcement on Tuesday 23 June staff at the College are now continuing to prepare all campuses to ensure everyone’s safety for their return in September. This process will be updated before the end of August 2020 to reflect the latest government guidance.

Current Level dated 19th June 2020 Alert Level 5

National or local lockdown in place

Alert Level 4 Social distancing continues

Alert Level 3

Gradual relaxation of restrictions

Some of these measures include: ew one way systems around all n campuses, ygiene points on all entrance h and exits, l imited access for students who are learning on site, lassrooms rearranged to accommodate c social distancing Full details of the changes being made in line with the latest government guidance will continue to be uploaded to our dedicated website and shared on social media. We will also be in touch with all returning students and applicants due to start in September with full details of how we are making campuses as safe as possible.

All details of the communications that are sent to students, parents, apprentices and employers can be found within the dedicated intranet pages.

You can see details of The Bedford College Groups current position in response to the current alert levels set by the government. These steps will be adapted and shared again in September following precautionary measures being put in to place over the summer break.

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Alert Level 2

Minimum social distancing in place

Alert Level 1

Coronavirus threat is no longer present in UK

LEARNING ON CAMPUS

5

ll campuses closed except for students that are A vulnerable, on an EHC plan or whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response and are not safe at home. Students to continue their learning via online.

4

ll campuses closed except for the groups A at Stage 5. Exams and assessments for small numbers will be accommodated where no alternative is available (you will be notified if this applies to you).

3

imited numbers of students will return to L College campus at any one time for practical aspects of their course or any adapted assessments that may be required. All theory and the majority of the knowledge and theory elements will continue to be delivered online from September this will be a blended model of learning in the class and online for theory.

2

educed number of students will return to R 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.

1

ull return to College for the majority F of students.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN PLACE

5

ll campuses closed with authorised access A for Estates and Health & Safety staff only. All learning to take place online.

4

ll campuses remain closed with exceptions A made for assessments and exams by prior arrangement only. All learning remains online.

3

ampuses to be open for restricted hours C and to small groups of students. The majority of learning continues online. All campuses implementing social distancing measures with signage and additional hygiene points on entrance/ exit.

2

1

ampuses to be open with students timetabled C to reduce total numbers on site at any one time. A mix of classroom and online learning.

All campuses implementing social distancing measures with signage and additional hygiene points on entrance/ exit and in classrooms.

Access to toilets will be restricted to a maximum of two people. ll campuses will be open to all students with A no restrictions. All facilities and social spaces will be open.

FACILITIES AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

5

ll support will be provided online using a A variety of tools including Moodle and Microsoft Teams. No access to sites for students.

4

upport continues to be offered online with S limited students accessing sites for practical learning to achieve qualifications only. No facilities open onsite, such as catering facilities, library and shared social spaces.

3

mall numbers of students allowed on campus S for face-to-face learning supported with online teaching. No refreshment facilities available and support services and Library continue to be offered mainly online.

2

imited opening hours of facilities and L social distancing measures in place including take-away orders and pre-booked sessions within the Library and Student Services.

1

ll campuses open and classes running A following the latest government guidelines.

Students will have staggered breaks and start/ finish times. All support areas will be based in person on campus.

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STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A SHIELDING LETTER OR CLASSED AS AT RISK

5

No students to access any campuses.

4

tudents must not attend a campus before S informing Personal Achievement Tutor/ Tutors that they have a letter. Support measures will be put into place to adapt your learning and assessments where possible for your safety.

3

tudents must not attend a campus and inform S their Personal Achievement Tutor / Tutors that they have a letter. Support measures will be put into place to adapt your learning and assessments where possible for your safety.

2

tudents must not attend a campus before S informing Personal Achievement Tutor / Tutors that they have a letter. Support measures will be put into place to adapt your learning and assessments where possible for your safety.

1

tudents must not attend a campus before S informing Personal Achievement Tutor / Tutors that they have a letter. We will support a safe return to onsite learning to enjoy the full student experience.

EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTS

5

ollowing the latest Ofqual guidance to ensure F students achieve by providing centre assessed grades where possible.

4

dapted learning and assessments for small A numbers of students to be completed where there is no alternative (mainly practically assessed qualifications) following Ofqual guidance.

3

dapted learning and assessments for small A numbers of students to be completed where there is no alternative (mainly practically assessed and professional qualifications) following Ofqual guidance.

2

ixture of adapted learning and assessments M following Ofqual guidance and reduced class sizes.

1

ll courses will follow the latest Ofqual guidance A following the ‘new normal’ processes for assessments and exams.

WORK PLACEMENTS

APPRENTICES

5

I nterviewing, recruitment and assessments will be hosted online alongside your employer and Training Coordinator. Apprentices in the workplace to follow employer’s health and safety guidelines.

ork placements may resume in person W depending on sector but encouraged to continue online as per the employers risk assessments. It is expected that this will resume where possible in September.

4

I nterviewing, recruitment and some assessments will be hosted online. Adapted assessments for small numbers of apprentices to be completed where there is no alternative. All to follow employer’s health & safety guidelines.

2

ork placements may resume in person W depending on sector and the employers as per the employers risk assessments.

3

1

Work placements may resume in full.

mixture of face-to-face and online interviews, A learning and practical assessments and exams will take place to adhere with latest social distancing measures and Ofqual guidance if they cannot be carried out in the workplace. All to follow employer’s health and safety guidelines.

2

mixture of face-to-face and online interviews, A learning and assessments will take place to adhere with latest social distancing measures and Ofqual guidance. All to follow employer’s health and safety guidelines.

1

eturn to face-to-face learning, interviews and R assessments will take place to adhere with latest social distancing measures and Ofqual guidance.

Online meetings may continue depending on employer’s preference.

5

No work placements for students.

4

ork placements may resume online or in W person as per the employers risk assessments to offer a real experience of the sector.

3

HIGHER EDUCATION

5

ll campuses closed. Online learning via university A partners or HE Moodle to be completed.

4

ll campuses closed. Online learning via university A partners or HE Moodle to be completed.

3

educed numbers of students will return to R College campus at any one time for practical aspects of their course. All theory and the majority of the knowledge and theory elements will continue to be delivered online.

2

tudents will return to College campus allowing S onsite lessons alongside learning online. Social distancing guidance will be upheld across all sites with timetables reflecting this.

1

ull return to College for the majority of F students. Some part time sessions will continue to be delivered online.

TRIPS AND EVENTS

5

o trips or College events will take place N following the government guidance.

4

o trips or College events will take place N following the government guidance.

3

urrently no trips taking place. It is expected C from September some trips may take place in line with government guidance and if it allows for social distancing. College events will remain mainly online.

2

rips can be made following government T guidance and if it allows for social distancing.

College events will remain mainly online although small pre-booked events may take place face-to-face.

1

ll trips can take place. All College events A will be held in the most appropriate way for visitors, face-to-face or online but no restrictions are in place.

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION AT SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE

5

All residential accommodation closed.

4

All residential accommodation closed.

3

urrently no residential accommodation C available. It is expected from September this will resume, upholding social distancing guidance across all accommodation.

2

imited residential accommodation available L for prioritised students. Social distancing guidance will be upheld across all accommodation and will not be opened until this is possible.

1

ull opening of residential accommodation F adhering to the latest health and safety advice from the government.

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