Articles by Lucy Tobin on How to Write Letters for Any Educational Situation
Permission for Child's Time Off in Term Time Due to Holiday
Taking your child out of school for a holiday during term time is generally not allowed, but some schools may grant permission in special circumstances.
5th June 2026
Letter to School About Problems Paying School Fees
If you can't pay school fees, contact your school early to discuss financial help options like bursaries before the problem gets worse.
29th March 2026
Write to School to Ask About Its Careers Service
A good careers service can shape your child's future, so it's worth checking what your school actually offers and how qualified their advisors are.
26th March 2026
Letter to Appeal for Special Needs Education
How to appeal a special needs education decision if you disagree with your child's assessment result.
24th March 2026
Letter to School Requesting Consideration for a Scholarship
Help your child get a scholarship by writing an effective letter to their school requesting financial aid consideration.
22nd December 2008
Letter: School Vacancies in Non-traditional Entrant Years
Help your child adjust to starting school mid-year with practical steps like visiting early and talking to teachers.
19th December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Sixth Form Policies
Help your teen take charge of their sixth form experience by talking with them about school policies instead of going straight to the school.
18th December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Internet Policy
What safeguards your child's school has in place for online access and classroom internet use.
18th December 2008
Letter to School Requesting Consideration for a Bursary
Get help paying school fees by writing a bursary request letter to your child's private school.
18th December 2008
Letter to School Requesting a New After-school Activity
A template and tips for writing a persuasive letter to your child's school asking them to start a new after-school activity.
18th December 2008
Letter to School Asking About the National Curriculum
Use this template to ask your child's school about how they teach the National Curriculum and assess progress.
18th December 2008
Letter to School About Statemented Provisions
Writing to your school about statemented provisions for your child's special educational needs can take months, so start the process early.
18th December 2008
Letter to School About Mobile Phone Policy
Help write a letter to your child's school about their mobile phone policy and understand why most schools restrict phone use in classrooms.
18th December 2008
Letter to School About a Child's Exclusion from a Team
Use this template letter to address your concerns with the school when your child is excluded from a team or activity.
18th December 2008
Letter Requesting a Temporary Freeze on School Fees
How to ask your child's school for a temporary pause on fees when you're facing financial hardship.
17th December 2008
Letter to School Offering to Make a Donation
Schools welcome donations large or small, and you can claim Gift Aid tax relief if you're a taxpayer to give them extra funds.
9th December 2008
Letter to School Asking for a Teacher Meeting
Use a letter to request a meeting with your child's teacher to discuss concerns, achievements, or issues affecting their education.
9th December 2008
Letter Requesting Permission to Set Up a PTA
Get a template letter to formally request permission to start a PTA at your child's school.
8th December 2008
Letter Offering to Help with School Activities
Parents can volunteer at school to help with reading support, sports, music, and other activities that boost children's learning beyond the classroom.
8th December 2008
Letter Asking About School's Transport Provisions
Find out what transport options your child's school offers and whether they qualify for free local authority travel before starting.
8th December 2008
Letter Requesting a Child's After-school Activity
How to write a letter requesting your child's spot in a specific after-school activity.
5th December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Its Extra-curricular Options
Help your child thrive by contacting their school about clubs, sports, and activities that build confidence and boost grades.
5th December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Its Discipline Policy
Asking your school about its discipline policy helps you understand what punishments your child might face and how the school handles misbehaviour.
2nd December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Anti Drug and Alcohol Policy
Schools have anti-drug and alcohol policies that shape how your child views these substances, so it's worth asking what yours actually teaches.
1st December 2008
Write to School to Ask About Anti-smoking Policy
Schools have strict no-smoking policies covering staff, pupils, visitors and contractors, with detention and parent letters for those who break the rules.
1st December 2008
Letter to School Explaining Child's Absence Through Illness
Write a letter to your child's school to explain their absence due to illness and get tips on handling other types of absences.
1st December 2008
Letter to School About Another Child's Behaviour
Help your child deal with bullying or difficult behaviour from other students by writing an effective letter to the school.
1st December 2008
Letter to LEA Contesting a Child's School Allocation
If your child didn't get allocated to your preferred school, you can appeal the decision to an independent panel and here's how the process typically works.
28th November 2008
Letter About Traffic Congestion Near School
Heavy traffic from school drop-offs blocking your street? Here's how to work with your school and council to fix it.
27th November 2008
Letter to School Offering to Be an Exam Invigilator
Help schools run exams smoothly by volunteering as an invigilator and supporting students during test time.
27th November 2008
Letter to School for Special Diet Due to Religious Reasons
Help your child follow their religious diet at school by understanding your options and how to request special meals from the school.
27th November 2008
Letter to School: Religious Exemption from Assembly
How to write a letter requesting your child be excused from school assembly for religious reasons.
27th November 2008
Letter to an LEA Complaining About Bullying
Use this template to write a formal complaint to your Local Education Authority when a school fails to stop bullying.
26th November 2008
Letter Requesting School Leave for a Religious Occasion
Get a template and tips for writing a formal letter to request time off school for your child's religious observance.
26th November 2008
Letter About a Child's Religion Related Problems
When your child's religious needs clash with school policies, here's how to talk to educators about finding solutions.
26th November 2008
Letter for a Home Schooled Child to Sit Exams at a School
Home schooled children can sit GCSEs and A levels at registered exam centres, here's how to find one and request permission.
24th November 2008
Letter to School About Your Child Being Bullied
Help your child stop being bullied by writing an effective letter to school and knowing what to expect from educators.
21st November 2008
Letter to a School About Bullying
When your child is being bullied at school, knowing what your school's anti-bullying policy covers can help you take action.
21st November 2008
Letter to Re-register a Homed Schooled Child at School
A straightforward guide to writing a letter for re-enrolling your homeschooled child back into traditional school.
21st November 2008
Letter Asking to Home School a Child
How to write a letter to your child's school asking them to remove your child from their register so you can home school.
21st November 2008
Letter to School Asking for a Child's Exam Timetable
Help your child manage exam stress by getting their timetable from school and staying involved in their preparation.
19th November 2008
Letter to School About a Child's Exam Nerves
Help your child manage exam anxiety with practical advice and a template letter to send to school.
18th November 2008
Letter to School for Information on Numeracy Objectives
Use this letter template to ask your child's school about their numeracy objectives and how maths skills are being taught.
18th November 2008
Letter to School About Children's Involvement in SATs
A template letter to request information from your child's school about SATs preparation and how they're organized in the classroom.
18th November 2008
Letter to School for Information on Literacy Objectives
Schools use literacy objectives to develop reading and writing skills, so here's how to write a letter asking your child's school about theirs.
18th November 2008
Letter to School for Learning Difficulties Assessment
How to write a letter to your local education authority requesting an assessment for your child's learning difficulties.
14th November 2008
Letter to School Asking for School's League Table Position
School league tables show exam results but not the full picture, so asking your school directly about their ranking can help you make a better choice.
14th November 2008
Letter to School About a Problem with a Child's Teacher
How to write a letter to your child's school about teacher conflicts and request a formal meeting.
13th November 2008
Letter to School Asking for Copy of Ofsted Report
Get an Ofsted report directly from your child's school with a formal letter request, or find it free online through the Ofsted website.
13th November 2008
Letter to School for Meeting About a Child's Report
Use this letter template to request a school meeting about your child's report concerns in a constructive way.
12th November 2008
Letter About a Child's Exclusion or Suspension from School
Get guidance on how to respond if your child is suspended or excluded from school and what your rights are as a parent.
10th November 2008