BU has introduced a new policy to support students who are parents. The Student Maternity, Adoption and Parents policy provides information and guidance around the following key areas:
- Key responsibilities
- Implications for study
- Attendance
- Support for fathers and partners (including same-sex partners)
- Students who become parents through adoption
- Support and facilities available to student parents
- Children on university premises
- Funding
- Plus a checklist for staff when discussing the needs of pregnant students or those becoming parents through adoption.
The university believes that becoming pregnant or caring for a child should not in itself prevent any student from succeeding in their studies. We are committed to showing as much flexibility as possible to facilitate students鈥� success whilst ensuring academic standards are not compromised.
The policy applies to students at all levels at BU. You can find the full policy聽on the Important information page - under Conduct and welfare.
You can find out more about the on-campus nursery on the website.
BU is strongly committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination in any form. Furthermore we aim to create a work and study environment for students, staff and visitors, where different values and beliefs can be freely expressed and openly discussed.
