Coronavirus

Buckinghamshire College Group would like to reassure all staff, students, parents and business partners that it is following the Public Health guidance issued by the Government and its agencies.

Update: Monday 14th September 2020

The College takes its commitment to safer learning very seriously. This to let you know that we have reviewed our College risk assessment and will be making the wearing of face coverings compulsory in corridors and communal areas for all staff, students and visitors from Tuesday 15th September.

Face covering are required to be worn before entering the College campus and in the following communal areas:

Corridors
Refectory areas
Learning Centres
Toilets

Students are not required to wear face coverings in the classroom in line with government guidance.

This is an additional precautionary measure to hygiene and socially distancing measures that are already in place. Please remember to continue to socially distance in communal and outdoor spaces.

There will be some students that are exempt from wearing face coverings, for example people who

Cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability
Are speaking to or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expression to communicate

If you are not sure if you are exempt, please discuss with your tutor. We have yellow lanyard pin badges available on each campus if you are exempt from wearing a face covering.

We will require you to wear your face covering properly and dispose of safely. This is to reduce the risk of transmission:

Clean hands before and after touching your face covering, including to remove and put them on
Store safely in individual plastic bags between use
Do not touch the front of the face covering during use or when removing it
Put your face covering on and remove by the elastic or ties
Dispose of temporary face coverings in black bin waste
Place reusable face coverings in a plastic bag and take home to wash
Make sure it covers your nose and mouth and do not wear under your chin
Remove on entering classrooms/workshop and sanitise your hands
Put on again as you leave the classroom/workshop and sanitise hands first

We are all becoming increasingly used to wearing face coverings and therefore we expect that most students will already have and carry a face covering. The College does carry a small contingency supply available at main reception for students who: