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CBSE holds workshop for principals on role of parenting for students’ well-being

The workshop, according to a CBSE statement, featured expert-led sessions focused on the crucial role of parenting in shaping students' emotional and psychological health.

CBSE Exams 2025: Board begins psycho-social counselling from Feb 1 for Classes 10, 12The initiative is taken to support students during the examination period.(Representative image/ file)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on September 26 held a workshop on ‘Parenting for Students’ Well-being’. The workshop was hosted at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi.

The CBSE workshop was aimed at equipping about 150 principals from CBSE schools across Delhi and NCR with strategies to support the emotional and psychological health of school students.

The workshop, according to a CBSE statement issued in this regard, featured expert-led sessions focused on the crucial role of parenting in shaping students’ emotional and psychological health.

During the workshop’s opening ceremony, Himanshu Gupta, Secretary, CBSE, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in enhancing student well-being.

The CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh spoke about the evolving challenges faced by parents and the necessity for schools to take an active role in guiding families. He emphasised that parenting is a dynamic role with constantly evolving responsibilities and that effective parenting often benefits from the shared wisdom of different generations. He stressed the importance of instilling values that contribute to a child’s happiness.

Rohit Kumar, a personal growth facilitator, provided valuable insights into the mental and emotional needs of students, while Sonia Pillai, executive coach and interpersonal skill trainer, shared practical strategies for nurturing open dialogue between parents and their children.

Anuradha Joshi, Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, offered valuable strategies for supporting and maintaining the emotional needs of students. The workshop concluded with an engaging question and answer session, providing principals the opportunity to address specific challenges and share insights.

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This workshop reinforced CBSE’s commitment to the holistic development of students by empowering school leaders with the knowledge and skills to support parents in creating a nurturing environment for student’s well-being in alignment with the goals envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020, the CBSE statement added.

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