The Consistent Core of Care for students package is made up of 10 measures, three of which are aimed at students who find themselves needing to self-isolate or quarantine in university-owned accommodation in order to limit the transmission of the virus.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a duty of care to our students to look after them both physically and mentally\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Some 19 Scottish universities and higher education institutions have confirmed that they will be offering the package. Many of these institutions have already agreed to exceed the minimum expectation of care offered to students.<\/p>\n
Announcing the scheme, Gerry McCormac, convener of Universities Scotland said that student wellbeing is always the number one priority of universities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has never been more important than now, as we all experience a new spike in this pandemic. We have a duty of care to our students to look after them both physically and mentally, and we take that very seriously,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
McCormac explained that it is hoped that the package will provide greater clarity to students and their loved ones.<\/p>\n
The measures in the support package seek to make support available to students who are isolating or in quarantine, to support students living in university-owned accommodation and to support students who are adjusting to a different model of study and wider student experience this semester.<\/p>\n
Institutions have committed to regularly checking-in with students who are self-isolating in university-owned accommodation and to assisting that students\u2019 needs are met around food supplies and basic provisions when they are in university accommodation.<\/p>\n
The universities are also providing cleaning equipment and that those isolating in university-owned accommodation have laundry support.<\/p>\n