Services for the parents, guardians and sponsors of overseas students

Parent, Guardian and Sponsor Concern

The majority of parental, guardian and sponsor concerns stem from the fact that the student is away from the watchful oversight of the parent or sponsor, this separation often making it difficult for the parent or sponsor to keep a close eye on the student’s progress and wellbeing. As a consequence, parents, guardians and sponsors often complain of feeling in the dark regarding their student(s), a situation sometimes exacerbated by students who may feel ashamed and hence unwilling to report less than ideal academic performance. There is, however, no doubt that the best chance of rectifying any substandard academic performance or wellbeing issue is to act as soon as the problem becomes apparent. Experience clearly shows that annual monitoring of such matters is by no means sufficiently frequent.

Introduction to Parent, Guardian and Sponsor Services

Parent, Guardian and Sponsor Concern

Concerns Associated with Academic Progression

Concerns Associated with Personal Wellbeing

Summary of Services for Parents, Guardians and Sponsors

Monitoring and reporting of academic progress (Prog-Pack)

Provision of pastoral care and the reporting of personal wellbeing (Well-Pack)

Provision of advice to parents, guardians and sponsors (Ad-Pack)

Provision of emergency support (Em-Pack)