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

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

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