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Thanking staff at the end of term: template letter to parents and carers

Use our template letter to reassure families that they don't need to buy gifts for staff to say thank you. It encourages low-cost approaches like homemade cards, and explains how to give gifts if some still wish to do so.

Last reviewed on 1 July 2024
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  1. Use our template letter to reassure parents and carers that gifts are not necessary
  2. How to adapt the letter
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Use our template letter to reassure parents and carers that gifts are not necessary

Money can be a struggle for a lot of families, which may cause anxiety when it comes to gift-giving at the end of the school term or year. As such, you may want to emphasise that staff are not expecting presents. 

Download and adapt our template letter to:

  • Encourage homemade cards and letters, or charity donations
  • Request that parents and carers don't give gifts (if that's your school's approach)

You could also include this template text in your school newsletter. 

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How to adapt the letter

Make it clear that gifts aren't expected

Not every family in your

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