Our levels of operation
Keele University has implemented a five-stage system (similar to the Government’s alert system) that will define what studying at Keele will be like for the 2020/21 academic year. The stage that we are at will dictate which facilities and services will be open, and to what extent.
Our current level of operation: national lockdown
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Following the prevailing government guidelines. (DfE Tier 4) | Following the prevailing government guidelines. | Following the prevailing government guidelines. | Following the prevailing government guidelines. | Following the prevailing government guidelines. |
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Mainly online, with separate arrangements for NHS placements, lab and clinical training. (DfE Tier 3) | All but essential Covid-19 related activities are suspended | As directed by government guidance | A small number of essential services remain open | All services are online, with emergency on-call arrangements in place |
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Blended approach with both on-line and in situ small group delivery of a minimum of 1 hr per week per student, based on clear risk assessments and Tier 2 guidance from the Department of Education and regulatory bodies. (DfE Tier 2) | Return of research activities requiring access to laboratories and facilities, including the return of PGR students requiring these facilities | Small households of no more than 8 in on campus accommodation following prevailing guidelines relating to interactions between households | Covid Secure core services available to all, in line with prevailing government requirements regarding provision of services | Covid Secure services available to all, in line with prevailing government requirements regarding provision of services |
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Blended approach with both on-line and in situ small group delivery of typically no more than 1-3 hrs per week per student, based on clear risk assessments, Tier 1 guidance from the Department of Education and regulatory bodies. (DfE Tier 1) | As for level 4 | Available to support student need; small households of up to 8 formed in halls of residence | As for level 4 | As for level 4 |
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Larger group sessions to resume when safe, following Covid-secure guidelines | Return of all research activities that require on-campus facilities | Full return of accommodation | Delivery of socially distanced services transitioning to full operations | Delivery of socially distanced services transitioning to full operations |
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All physical classes to resume, alongside a new digital flexible delivery model | Research activities continue | Full return to normal accommodation levels | Return to normal service operation | Return to normal service operation |