This year, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on both family and school finances, it's both harder and more important than ever to bear cost in mind when planning festive celebrations. The following is intended as inspiration to consider when planning your festive celebrations, so you can do what you can to support your community through this holiday season.
Find more general advice on how to manage the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on your school.
Download, adapt and share our letter to parents
Use it to give parents and carers:
- Reassurance that you understand what they may be going through this holiday season
- Information about how you're adapting festive celebrations to take into account that many have tighter budgets
- Advance notice of any costs associated with winter events so they have a chance to prepare