Behaviour, Absence & Exclusion
Address behaviour concerns and attendance matters with your child's school through formal correspondence. Topics include exclusions, absences, discipline policies and appeals against school decisions.
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.
Letter Appealing Against an Exclusion from School
Use this letter template to appeal your child's school exclusion and challenge the decision through the proper channels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.