Parent communication templates for teachers
These ready-to-use templates are designed to support parent-teacher communication throughout the school year to foster effective engagement and collaboration.
What's included
These templates are available to download as:
- A printable PDF version (free for all users)
- An editable Word document (exclusive to subscribers)
Both versions include:
- Welcome letter template: A customisable template for teachers when sending an initial welcome email or letter to parents and carers.
- Friday reflection template: A simple template for teachers when composing a weekly email highlighting positive moments and previewing the week ahead.
- Office hours schedule: A printable weekly schedule showing availability for quick chats or calls with parents and carers.
- Curriculum preview handout: A half-termly overview of what students will be learning, which parents and carers can reference at home.
- Positive phone call log: A sheet to track positive phone calls to parents and carers, including space for notes on student achievements.
- Parent expert sign-up form: A form for parents and carers to indicate their willingness to share expertise or hobbies related to the curriculum.
How to use these parent communication templates for teachers
These templates are designed to be flexible and adaptable to suit individual teaching styles and school contexts. You can select and modify the templates that best fit your needs and use them as a starting point to create personalised communications that encourage parent-teacher collaboration throughout the school year.
Looking for more like this?
You might like to try our parents' evening template, a handy tool to keep you organised and on track at your next parents' evening or parent meeting.
If you're also a form tutor, check out our parent communication templates for form tutors.