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What to include
You'll want the news in your newsletter to cover 2 major topics:
- What parents need to know
- What has happened recently in your school that aligns with your ethos and values
What parents need to know
Upcoming dates, such as university application deadlines, parents' evenings, or INSET days Contact details for the school, and who to contact about specific issues Changes to policies and procedures, or reminders about aspects of them (e.g. the procedure for closing the school for
