DCG Parent and Carer Support Group

We have created a Parent and Carer Support Group on Facebook, as a place for you to:

• Access resources and content related to well-being, careers, study skills, working from home etc.
• Ask questions and offer suggestions related to College.
• Network and support other parents and carers.
• Showcase some of the great work that’s happening within College.

The page is managed by the Student Progression Coaches from each campus who can answer your queries. Join the group Parent and Carer Support Group

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Derby College Group (DCG) truly value the input from parents and carers, and we want to support you and your children through their journey of education.

We are exploring delivering live sessions on topics that are most relevant. Please let us know if there is something you would like us to cover.

To start, we have scheduled the following live virtual events, where we hope to 'e-meet' you.

Upcoming Live events

Let’s Talk Drugs - Wednesday 24th February - 18:00 – 20:00

Drugs are big topic for families. Substance use has seen an increase through the lockdown period. This session will teach parents and carers awareness of drug usage and how to hold your nerve and keep communication open when discussing the topic with young people.

You will be able to access this event when it goes live on Wednesday 24th February at 18:00 by accessing Drug Awareness Webinar

Studying from Home - Wednesday 3rd March - 18:00 -18:45

You will be able to access this event when it goes live on Wednesday 3rd March at 18:00 by accessing this link Studying from Home Webinar

Online Safety Training for Parents/Carers - Wednesday 24 March 10:30-12:00

Supporting your children to become safer, confident users of online technology. We don’t want our children to be afraid of the dangers online. We want them to be brave and aware. As a group, we can help each other become confident explorers, learning to navigate the digital environment safely and responsibly. Find out more information and how to book your place.