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New KHDA rule to include students above 15 in school-parents’ pact
The parent-school contract is aimed at benefiting both the schools and families of students, based on agreed terms and condition.
Students above 15 years will have to sign the parent-school contract along with their parents, according to the new guidelines issued by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
The parent-school contract is currently limited to 24 schools in Dubai. It is aimed at benefiting both the schools and families of students, based on agreed terms and condition, set out clearly in the form of a contract.
This year, the contract became available from June 1, allowing parents time to read, understand and sign the documents. Following last year’s successful pilot phase, KHDA reported a 20 per cent drop in the number of complaints from schools and parents who signed the document.
Both schools and parents are advised to take time to thoroughly read and understand the content before arranging a convenient time to sign. The contracts are mandatory for registration and re-registration and will be updated annually.
Following feedback sessions with schools and parents, several minor amendments have been made to the contract. This year there is an additional clause stating that all students over 15 must sign the contract with their parents, to acknowledge they have read and understood it.
Schools are expected to put in place a zero tolerance cyber-bullying policy, to be clearly outlined in the contract. The policy is to ensure that parents and students using social media forums demonstrate respect for all members of the school community.
“The introduction of the parent-school contract programme has been very successful,” said Amal Bel Hasa, chief of Compliance and Resolution Commission at KHDA.
“We’re aiming to raise awareness on the importance of the programme, to ensure every school and parent reads and understands the clauses before signing. The contract is an essential tool for developing constructive and cooperative relationships between schools and parents. It fully outlines the expectations and responsibilities of both parties, protects their rights, and serves as a reference guide for solving any misunderstandings that may arise. KHDA will always refer to the contract for its decision making.”
This year, 38,624 students will be included in the project, including 22,885 Emiratis — 78 per cent of the Emirati student population in Dubai’s private schools.
muaz@khaleejtimes.com
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