Keeping the
Academy Safe
Welcome to our dedicated Health & Safety page where you can find the latest information on what the Academy is doing to keep its community safe through the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are following Government advice and working in collaboration with representatives from not only from within our community, but also our suppliers, external contractors, local businesses, Southwark Council and our local bid group, Better Bankside to put in place a range of measures to protect you on site.
Our dedicated risk assessment team is carefully reviewing each area of our work and finding solutions to mitigate the risks posed by Covid-19.
We will publish our risk assessments, as well as other useful information, on this page in due course, so do check it regularly.
But for now, here are some of the measures we are implementing:
- Deep and increased frequency of cleaning of sites and equipment
- Controlling the movement of people around our premises
- Spacing out workstations and other social distancing measures
- Additional provision of handwashing and sanitising stations
- Providing face coverings, where available
- Clear signage, guidance and communication
How you can make a difference:
- Keep your distance in line with UK social distancing guidelines
- Adhere to the new measures the Academy has implemented
- Sign in and out when you arrive/leave
- Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face
- Always sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, wash your hands
- Hold meetings online, rather than face to face
- Make use of face coverings, where available
- Be considerate of others – If you notice that someone has overlooked these guidelines, please let them know in a friendly and polite way. Or if someone reminds you of your own slip up, please don’t take offence – we are all just trying to keep each other safe.
COVID-19 FAQs for the General Public
When is the Academy reopening?
The Academy is reopening its doors on 13th July 2020 for its Summer School and for its academic programmes in September 2020.
What can I do to help the Academy?
As a small independent artist-led institution the Academy does not receive any government funding. The coronavirus pandemic has been hugely significant for us. Not being able to run our public courses has meant the loss of one of our most important income streams. Formed in 2019, our Patron Scheme has never been more essential to ensuring we are able to continue supporting our vibrant artistic community and meet our goal of making art education accessible to all.
Find out more about becoming a patron by emailing patrons@artacademy.org.uk or our Principal at principal@artacademy.org.uk.
What measures are the Academy putting to ensure the safety of its students, tutors, models and staff?
At the Academy, the health and wellbeing of our community are paramount. Our priority at all times is to ensure that our site is as safe as possible for everybody using it.
We are following Government regulations and working with representatives from within our community and beyond to make sure the Academy remains a safe space.
We are initiating a programme of safety measures as our staff, students, tutors and models return to their place of study or work over the coming weeks and months. These measures will be subject to constant review and will no doubt grow and evolve as guidance changes. They include UK-standard social distancing measures, increased frequency of onsite cleaning, promoting the use of face coverings, signage and guidance, and the provision of handwashing and hand sanitising facilities.
Is the Academy still running Creative Days?
Yes. Creative Days typically take place in artist studios at our main site, Mermaid Court, which is a five-minute walk from Borough or London Bridge stations. Alternatively, we can arrange your event to take place at your workplace or an alternative site.
We are also delighted to soon be running our first online Creative Day, and while we’re keeping things small for the time being we hope to be able to expand this offer in due course.
Please email creativeday@artacademy.org.uk or call +44 020 7701 2880 to talk to our team about our Creative Days.
I am a contractor. Will I still be able to access the Academy?
Yes. A small number of Academy staff are currently working in and out of the premises and so with prior arrangement it is possible to access our site. Please contact harriet@artacademy.org.uk
I am a contractor. What is the Academy doing to keep me safe on site?
At the Academy, the health and wellbeing of our community including the network of businesses, suppliers and contractors which we rely upon to operate, are paramount. Our priority at all times is to ensure that our site is as safe as possible for everybody using it.
We are following Government regulations and working with representatives from within our community and beyond to make sure the Academy remains a safe space.
We are initiating a programme of safety measures as our staff, students, tutors and models return to their place of study or work over the coming weeks and months. These measures will be subject to constant review and will no doubt grow and evolve as guidance changes. They include UK-standard social distancing measures, increased frequency of onsite cleaning, promoting the use of face coverings, signage and guidance, and the provision of handwashing and hand sanitising facilities.
Visit our Keeping the Academy page or contact harriet@artacademy.org.uk to find out more.
I need more information. Who can I contact?
info@artacademy.org.uk