Guides for Parents
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to new living, schooling and working arrangements that we have all had to cope with. We know that moving from regular on-campus school to a completely online learning environment changes established routines of everyone at home, not just our students.
To better support our parent community through this period, we have created resources for parents of children across all age groups (DUCKS, Junior School, Senior School) to help them and their child better manage the transition to online learning.
Online learning is a new experience for many of our parents, and no one has felt the impact of that switch more than the parents of our youngest students. To help support you during this challenging time, we have compiled a number of tips for parents to keep DUCKS children well in mind, body and spirit.
Online learning might be a new experience for many parents, especially those with younger children. Here you’ll find some common questions that parents might have and some recommended strategies to help ease the transition for both the students and their parents.
Moving from regular on-campus school to a completely online learning environment changes established routines of everyone at home, not just our students. To support our families through this transition, here are some suggested Dos and Don’ts for parents navigating online learning.
It’s always a good time to make your family’s well-being a high priority. The ‘Five Ways to Well-Being’ are suggestions that you can use as tips to improve family well-being.
Sandra Hite, Director of DUCKS at Dulwich College International, offers seven quick strategies for parents who want to connect with their child.
Watch Sandra Hite, Director of DUCKS at Dulwich College International, sharing about how to talk to children in the most effective ways and what strategies can be used to help children learn.
Watch Melanie Ellis, Deputy Director of Senior School at Dulwich College (Singapore), share advice on how to have positive learning conversations with your teenager.
Does your teenager seem unrecognisable to you - almost like a double agent is living in your home? Sian May, Director of Senior School at Dulwich College International demystifies what is going on with your teenager and shares advice on how best to manage this transition in the video below.
Students come first in all that we do and so safeguarding and child protection are always a central focus in all Dulwich College International schools. Here's how we keep our students safe in an online learning environment.