House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Higher Education Update
11 November 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government establishes a 'student travel window' from December 3-9 to facilitate safe return home.
- Universities are asked to cease in-person teaching by December 9 and stagger departures.
- Mass testing will be rolled out for students before they leave to ensure safety.
Issue summary
The statement addresses measures for students to safely return home during the Christmas period amidst national restrictions.
Action requested
The government is establishing a 'student travel window' from December 3-9, asking universities to stagger departures and cease in-person teaching by December 9. Mass testing will be rolled out for students before they leave to ensure safety. Universities are also asked to support students who choose to stay on campus over the holidays.
Key facts
- National restrictions end on December 2.
- The 'student travel window' is from December 3-9.
- Students should not depart during national restrictions, which last until December 2.
- Universities must cease in-person teaching no later than December 9.
- Mass testing will be offered to students before they leave.
- Students who test positive or are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace must remain isolated.
- Support for those staying on campus over Christmas, including care leavers and international students.