COVID-19: updated 14^th September 2020

HLC – phased return to office working and face-to-face delivery

HLC is continuing to prioritise working from home during the COVID pandemic, having adapted well to virtual working. However, we have recognised that there are exceptions to this, for learners and staff, so we are starting a measured return to both HLC face-to-face delivery and working back in the office from 28^th September.

We will be taking a cautious approach to this return, with minimal numbers of learners and staff, and on a needs must basis.

HLC will have a blended approach to delivery, combining effective virtual learning, with additional face-to-face contact where necessary. We will be closely monitoring the national guidance, especially in light of the recently reported increases in COVID cases.

Here’s a link to some of the national face-to-face guidance, including a separate note on “what to do if a student is displaying symptoms” guide;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-further-education-provision/what-fe-colleges-and-providers-will-need-to-do-from-the-start-of-the-2020-autumn-term

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/915508/Symptomtic_children_action_list_FE.pdf

As has been the case since March, HLC remains fully operational and we are conducting business as usual during normal office working hours, Monday to Friday.

To get in touch with us, simply use the email address for your regular HLC staff contact. If you are unsure who that is, drop us a line at office@hlc-vol.org and we will ensure the relevant staff member contacts you. HLC staff members are also able to deal with enquiries and issues, as required, via Zoom video meetings.

Thank you for your continued support.

Andy Crossland

Chief Executive

Humber Learning Consortium