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Below we have provided some useful information for committee members during COVID19.

This page will be regularly updated in line with Government advice and guidelines.

Latest Update: 26th August 2021

 

Following the governments lifting of most legal restrictions in relation to Covid-19  please see below our updated guidance for Club and Society Activity below.

While legal restrictions have been lifted, in line with the Government and Bournemouth University's stance we reccommend that all clubs and societies take a cautious approach, bearing in mind that Covid-19 continues to spread.

Events/ Activities

  • You must complete an additional risk assessment for each event/ activity you hold that is seperate from your annual risk assessment. Youc an access the template under useful information on the Committee Zone
  • Legally social distancing requirements have been removed, however it is advisable to maintain distance where possible and remember that some members may still wish to continue social distancing and wear masks. it is important to respoect individual's wishes.

  • Whilst the legal requirement to wear face coverings ceased on 19 July, BU continues to strongly recommend their use. On campuses, face coverings should continue to be worn:

    • Inside buildings - A face covering should be worn at all times unless you have a medical exemption, or if you are 1) working at a desk or workstation and two metres apart from another person, or 2) if you are working alone in a single-use office, or 3) working behind a perspex screen and at least two metres away from anyone else on either side of the screen, then you can choose whether to wear a face covering, although we recommend that you do so

    • Outside - A face covering should be worn if 2 metre social distancing cannot be maintained.

    • Exemptions will be honoured for those who are medically unable to wear a face covering 

  • Be mindful that some venues are still operating social distancing or mask wearing on entry/ exit/ when moving around so be sure to check this before booking and share this information with your members
  • All members and participants at your events or activites must maintain good hand hygiene, and should use hand sanitiser or wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds before and after activities. Ensure that you are also maintining good cleaning processes between usage of equipment.

  • Windows in indoor spaces should be left open to improve ventilation during your activities.

  • Please check in regularly with the advice given by your National Governing Body and adhere to their plans for return to play.
    • Consider the whole end-to-end ‘user journey’ when planning safe operating practices; this means all activities from the time of arrival on site to leaving, not just the sporting activity.

 

COVID Symptoms or Testing Positive

  • If any individuals show symptoms of COVID-19 they should self-isolate in line with government guidelines immediately, seek a test from the NHS and inform the committee.
  • The individual should contact AskBU at the earliest opportunity or email covid@bournemouth.ac.uk
  • It is the committee's responsibility to inform SUBU Student Opportunities as a matter of interest on suclubs@bournemouth.ac.uk