https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp Student parents and carers ideas to improve our University experience en-us 2021-01-24 09:54:42 UTC 2021-02-25 10:08:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4aa.png m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118367748 Give every student parent and/or carer the option of having a support plan in place when they start with the University of Derby.]]> 2021-01-24 09:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118367748 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118368939 As soon as a student has accepted their offer to study at Derby University, having made known to the University their parental/caring responsibilties, they should be signposted to the PTO for Parents & Carers and all other avenues of support available to them, including a copy of the parent and carer policies, and signposting to childcare facilities within Derby.]]> 2021-01-24 09:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118368939 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118369893 So to Accomodate for P+C we could utilise some of the students who arent parents or carers. So the uni already has a voluntary tutoring service (peer assisted learning) Why don't we extend that to The kids? It could still be treated similarly to an actual job you'd interview the human (make sure you want them around your child- or at least over a zoom/teams/skype call) It'd be interview experience as well as tutoring experience and the tiny humans get to learn. and Student P+C don't have to pay as much as they would for a normal tutor. You can review progress and if we make it mandatory that lesson plans are submitted say 2 days prior, you can ensure your child is learning what they need to learn and potentially more than they would have learnt at school?]]> 2021-01-24 09:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118369893 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118370817 This idea was passed at Student Summit November 2019, but no word of it since. ]]> 2021-01-24 09:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118370817 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118372895 No student parent or carer should be put in a position of failing a module due to a lack of flexibility with regards to placements. This pandemic has shown that virtual placements are a viable option, too. ]]> 2021-01-24 10:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118372895 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118374197 Student parents and carers should be given the choice of sessions to attend if there is more than one session (i.e. AM and PM session)]]> 2021-01-24 10:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118374197 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118375117 If a parent or carer lets lecturers know they cannot make a live session, they shouldn't be marked as absent, if they later watch the recording.]]> 2021-01-24 10:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118375117 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118376686 I wasn't aware there was a student parents and carers policy until I had to arrange a meeting to negotiate an aspect of my first year placement. It was just handed to me and I haven't been able to find where to access that policy since.  ]]> 2021-01-24 10:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118376686 m_lodge2 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118377872 Not just for lockdowns! If parents or carers cannot attend a live or in-person session due to a caring responsibility (ill child, hospital appointment etc), they should be able to access the same lecture as a recording. ]]> 2021-01-24 10:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1118377872 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1126251699 I am really struggling with my work load and do not have a childcare bubble for my 4 children. Am currently trying to retake a module from last year, two resubmissions as well as two new modules. Homeschool 3 children one in which has an ehcp plan when at Sch. Then I have a toddler to try to entertain. I am physically drained and am trying not to give up. I am very stressed with it all and am trying to not give up. Attending lectures for 3 hrs is difficult alone when u have children in the background. 



]]> 2021-01-26 11:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1126251699 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1126258086 A lot of single parents do not have the security of shared care between parents. 
Ideally having something in place for them would be beneficial .]]> 2021-01-26 11:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1126258086 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1127469949 Finding it hard and draining to juggle home schooling and uni work and job. Extension to deadlines perhaps if needed, understanding that pre-reading etc is not always going to get done. Any tips - would be grateful. Possibly coffee with other parents to let off steam, see how we are all doing home schooling? Might make me feel a bit normal haha.



]]> 2021-01-26 16:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1127469949 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1129295837  If i fail an assignment I would like to be reassured that I will be allowed an EEC without too much resistance. It's an absolute struggle to homeschool 3 children and to concentrate fully on lectures  and my own assignments, run a home, cook, clean look after my pets and then the added pressure of redoing an assignment I have failed when I had already tried my best... It's enough to drive a single mother into the ground. Being a top notch academic writer does not guarantee extra success in a job role. Sometimes the best practitioners are the ones who can deal practically face to face with families rather then being the best at writing essays. With everything that is going on in this world 🌍 at the minute there is going to be an even greater need for childpractitioners therfore, we should be receiving as much support as possibl  to get us through our diploma. ]]> 2021-01-26 22:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1129295837 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1130445920 Make the EEC process easier for parents, it is hard to provide evidence at the moment. Consider covid shutting childcare settings ]]> 2021-01-27 08:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1130445920 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1134148268 “We are all in the same boat” 

This is definitely not the case yes we are all in this pandemic but my journey is NOT the same as Tom’s down the road. Just because some of us are putting on a front that things are ok for us! Things are not ok]]> 2021-01-27 23:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1134148268 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1135439972 Attendance: Should not be measured by participation when live but rather for those reviewing the recorded sessions

Laptops: Make the process easier to borrow laptops from the library and let student parents be prioritised because we are having to share our devices with our children

Homeschooling: Could we try to link with schools to identify that parents are expected to attend full-time education and therefore need extra support - maybe someone the schools can phone to identify this? 

EEC: easier access

ND Policy needs to be placed on a STUDENT-STUDENT BASIS with circumstances taken into consideration!

Backing the reduction in fees argument

Lecturers: understandably they are stressed but could all lecturers be told to stop highlighting how stressed they are because it is a trickle down effect, we are stressed too but this is causing some students to not want to contact them and be a nuisance - we are paying for their support at knowledge we should not feel like this 

Email responses: Should still be the same!!!!! Especially for third years where time is restricted anyway!

]]> 2021-01-28 09:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1135439972 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1136817664 just to reiterate what is being said with the difficulties of home schooling children whist studying for a degree , maybe support plans could be put in place, being able to just chat about being in this unusual situation could help too in a supportive way .]]> 2021-01-28 15:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1136817664 https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1240211235 I have 3 children and a part time job while doing a full time degree. Upon application I asked repeatedly if this was "do-able" to several tutors who all answered "yes absolutely". Then once offered a place the course changed, then Covid happened. All of this is unavoidable however I was given a PAT that works the same days I do  and one of our modules requires PAT engagement to pass, so I asked to changed due to logistics and was told UNI is the priority so it can't happen! Then there's the timetables......I understand there is going to be the odd last minute change but the timetables have NEVER been right and last minute changes are frequent due to administration & organisation errors. It's vital that these are correct for parents/careers because we need to organise our lives, childcare, work etc around the time table. I understand that this is not an issue caused by Covid, but is a long standing problem. It would be amazing if this could be raised because I'm at the point where I'm honestly considering leaving because of the friction it's causing at work and the added stress all down to an administration and communication error.
And like everyone else the Covid situation and balancing your education alongside your child's/children's is just a nightmare. Due to confidentiality we have been asked to study in a room free from children, pets, partners etc.......this is impossible when you have everyone either working from home or sharing laptops etc........I just feel more understanding and consideration should be given overall and making things accessible and easier where they can.]]> 2021-02-25 09:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_lodge2/qh2n9l2yzj8bc8zp/wish/1240211235