Guernsey – classroom courses
Following the States of Guernsey’s decision to move into Phase 5 of the lockdown exit, the Guernsey centre fully re-opened on Monday 22 June. Classroom courses are now being held in-centre where these are delivered by a local tutor.
Courses with a UK-based tutor will continue to be delivered via our online virtual classroom until travel restrictions are lifted.
Students will be contacted by their tutor prior to their course to confirm the arrangements. We understand that some students may not feel comfortable attending courses in-centre at this stage, so students will have the option to join the class virtually.
Any students experiencing cold or flu symptoms should not attend their course in-centre, and should instead join virtually for the duration of their symptoms and for 48 hours after they have cleared.
Travel Policy:
Students/staff returning from off-island from a Group C country (Isle of Man) may return to class with no isolation.
Students/staff returning from a Group B country/region who have observed a seven-day isolation are permitted to come to the FI centre after they have received a negative test result.
Students/staff returning from a Group A country/region must observe the 14-day self-isolation period before coming into the FI centre.
If a member of your household has returned from travelling, you must follow the above rules based on where that person has been travelling.
Please note that provided you continue to attend your course and submit your mock exams as required, your Retake Scheme is not affected whether you choose to attend a course in person or via the virtual classroom.
Guernsey - enhanced safety measures in-centre
We want all students and staff at First Intuition to feel safe and comfortable returning to classroom courses.
The following measures have been taken in line with Phase 5 Public Health guidance to protect everyone from the risks of Covid-19.
- Hand sanitiser will be provided throughout the premises and students will be encouraged to use this regularly;
- Enhanced and more regular cleaning of touchpoints (door handles, handrails, desks, kitchens etc);
- Students and staff must not come into the centre if they have cold/flu symptoms and for 48 hours after symptoms have cleared;
- Students and staff are asked to observe the travel policy (detailed above) when returning from off-island travel.
Jersey - classroom courses
We are pleased to announce that the Jersey centre has now reopened.
Under Level 1 guidelines, our staff will be operating onsite during our normal business hours (8am-5pm Monday to Friday) and classroom courses delivered by local tutors will be delivered in socially-distanced classrooms.
Courses with a UK-based tutor will continue to be delivered via our online virtual classroom until travel restrictions are lifted.
As we resume classroom courses we understand that some students may not yet wish to attend courses in-centre and some students may be unable to if they are shielding. Each class will be set up so that students can attend virtually if needed.
Students will be contacted a few days before their course to ask whether they are attending in-centre or would prefer to continue attending virtually. Links will then be provided to those students attending virtually.
Any students experiencing cold or flu symptoms should not attend their course in-centre, and should instead join virtually for the duration of their symptoms and for 48 hours after they have cleared.
Travel Policy:
Students/staff returning from off-island to a country/region categorised as green or amber are permitted to come into the FI centre following a seven-day period after their return (subject to a negative test result).
Students/staff returning from a red country must observe the 14-day self-isolation period before coming into the FI centre.
If a member of your household has returned from travelling, you must follow the above rules based on where that person has been travelling.
Please note that provided you continue to attend your course and submit your mock exams as required, your Retake Scheme is not affected whether you choose to attend a course in person or via the virtual classroom.
Jersey - enhanced safety measures in-centre
We want all students and staff at First Intuition to feel safe and comfortable returning to classroom courses.
The following measures have been taken in line with Level 1 Public Health guidance to protect everyone from the risks of Covid-19:
- Socially distanced classrooms – students will be directed where to sit to take account of the minimum 1m controlled environment distancing requirement.
- Hand sanitiser is available throughout the centre and students should use this regularly throughout the day.
- Students have designated toilet facilities to be used on a one in one out basis.
- Touchpoints will be regularly wiped down.
- Kitchens will operate on a one in one out basis.
- A collection box for material will continue to operate and is located in the foyer of the premises.
- Computer based exams are sat on a 1 student per sitting basis. Students are provided with, and must agree by email, to the policy for these exams.
- Attendance is not permitted for exams or for courses if a student has any cold or flu symptoms. Students will be able to attend courses virtually instead in these circumstances.
- Students and staff are asked to observe the travel policy (detailed above) when returning from off-island travel.
- Courses will in-centre only when the tutor is locally based. Courses delivered by off-island tutors will continue to be delivered via a virtual classroom.
Computer-based exams (on-demand)
Guernsey
The Guernsey centre is now open for pre-booked computer-based exams for all students. Please email guernsey@fi.co.uk if you would like to book your CBE with us; you do not need to have studied with FI to sit your exam here.
Jersey
Our Jersey centre is now open for pre-booked computer-based exams for all students (subject to availability). Please email jersey@fi.co.uk if you would like to book your CBE with us; you do not need to have studied with FI to sit your exam here.
Remote exams
Some examining bodies are now allowing students to sit computer-based exams at home with remote invigilation. For more information about this option, please contact your tutor.
Sessional exams
We are in contact with the examining bodies to keep up-to-date with the status of sessional exams. Please see below for the updated information on exams:
ACCA: We are currently speaking with the ACCA to confirm the exam arrangements for the December exam sitting. If it is not possible for exams to be held in-centre, students should be able to sit their exams via remote proctoring.
ICAEW: Students should be able to book their exams in-centre for December in both Guernsey and Jersey. Should the local exam centres not be operational for the December exam week, students should be able to sit their exams via remote proctoring.
Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA): The Institute has confirmed that exams in November 2020 and for all sessions going forward will be conducted via remote proctoring.
Our ongoing support to clients and students
As we gradually transition back to classroom courses, the health of our students and staff is our key concern. We want to reassure all our students that your success in your exams remains a priority. The delivery method and period of some our courses has changed but our support hasn’t – your tutor will still mark all your course and mock exams and any additional homework.
Our tutors and staff remain fully contactable. If you need to see a tutor to talk through any concepts, we are happy to hold one-to-one sessions via the virtual classroom or in person, if that is appropriate.
