Additional policy guidance in response to the Coronavirus outbreak
A number of updates/additional areas of guidance have been issued in response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Details of these have been relayed to staff and students in a number of ways, including messages on StaffNet from the President and Vice Chancellor or the Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students; messages to students via My Manchester News; and communications from Schools and Faculties.
Please see the details below for the main updates/areas of guidance relating to teaching and learning policies. The guidance for staff on mitigating circumstances and student self-certification was updated on 12/5/2021 and the Guidance on Examination Boards was updated on 20/4/2021.
Assessment Pledge - Mitigating circumstances, self-certification of absence - details for students
FAQs for students about the Assessment Pledge, including mitigating circumstances, self-certification of absence and automatic extensions for 2020/21.
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Mitigating circumstances, student self-certification & academic appeals - information for staff
Information for staff on arrangements for mitigating circumstances, student self-certification, automatic extensions and Academic Appeals for 2020/21.
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Frequently asked questions for students around Coronavirus
Information provided to students about the current situation, including teaching and assessments.
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Self-certification of absence - information for staff
Details of the Procedure for Student Self-Certification of Absence (updated for September 2020).
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Student disciplinary hearings
Guidance (for staff and students) to supplement the existing discipline policy framework (Regulation XVII and associated procedures) has been developed.
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Student discipline Regulation updates
An addendum has been added to Regulation XVII (Conduct and Discipline of Students) in November 2020 relating to Covid-19 and Student Conduct.
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Guidance on addressing informal complaints a result of industrial action and/or coronavirus
Guidance for Schools on addressing informal complaints arising as a result of industrial action and/or the coronavirus (Covid-19).
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How staff can support students regarding T&L policies
Frequently Asked Questions for staff members to support students, regarding teaching and learning policy/procedure changes due to Covid-19, updated for 2020/21
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Adjustments for disabled students
Guidance for staff regarding considering adjustments for disabled students when replacing on-campus exams.
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Safety Guidance for undertaking field courses during Covid-19
Guidance and risk assessment form to cover essential field courses during 2020/21.
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Student Support microsite
The Student Support microsite is being regularly updated with details of support and advice for students.
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Supporting Students website
The Supporting Students website is a resource for academic and professional services staff to support the students they are working with.
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