Residential visits: letters to parents/carers

Find out what to include in letters to parents and carers about school residential visits. Download a template letter or use our AI-powered assistant to save you time. Also, read examples from primary and secondary schools.

Last reviewed on 25 March 2026
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Contents
  1. What to include
  2. Download and adapt our template
  3. Use KeyGPT to create a personalised letter
  4. School examples

What to include

  • When and where the visit is
  • The purpose of the visit and benefits for pupils
  • Who will be leading the visit and which other adults will be going
  • Details of activities
  • The cost (including payment deadlines and any financial assistance available)
  • What’s included in the cost
  • Any particular clothes or equipment the pupils will need
  • How to reserve a place
  • A permission form to sign (this could be paper or digital), how to return it and the deadline for this

Download and adapt our template

KeyDoc: residential visit letter to parents and carers (template) DOCX, 132.5 KB
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Use KeyGPT to create a personalised letter

You can use KeyGPT, our AI-powered assistant, to help you create a personalised letter that's specific to your context.

To do this, use this link and adapt the pre-written prompt.

You can ask KeyGPT to make tweaks or changes to your letter, until it feels right.

School examples

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