The Govt has published its COVID-19 Response today.
It says precious little about higher education. In fact, it is all in para 90. 1/
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
It says precious little about higher education. In fact, it is all in para 90. 1/
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
For those Higher Education students that do not need to take part in practical teaching... the Government will review, by the end of the Easter holidays, the options for timing of the return of these students. 2/
This will take account of the latest data and will then be a key part of the wider roadmap steps. Students and institutions will be given a week’s notice ahead of any reopening. 3/
The Government recognises the difficulties and disruption that this may cause for many students and their families
where they remain unable to return to Higher Education settings... 4/
where they remain unable to return to Higher Education settings... 4/
... but it is necessary to limit the number of students who return to university at this stage to minimise travel
and manage the risk of transmission. 5/
and manage the risk of transmission. 5/
The Government has made available an
additional £70 million of hardship funding this financial year, which universities can
use to support students impacted by COVID-19. 6/
additional £70 million of hardship funding this financial year, which universities can
use to support students impacted by COVID-19. 6/
That is all. There are more questions than answers.
End of the Easter holidays? One week's notice? 7/
End of the Easter holidays? One week's notice? 7/
I wonder whether any thought has gone into just how little face-to-face there can be after Easter. All assessments have been moved online. 8/
I find it difficult to see how the risk of transmission will be minimised by a last minute call for students to return to University. 9/9
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