Meet with parents/carers before sending any negative attendance letters
Consider all your options before sending a negative letter to parents/carers about attendance or punctuality. It might be better to have an informal conversation with them, in-person or on the phone, before taking this step.
Having a conversation about a child's attendance is the best way to form a constructive, collaborative relationship with parents/carers, and is more likely to be successful than sending a letter.
Download our template letters
Use these 11 letters to help you communicate with parents/carers about absence, attendance and punctuality.
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