TEMPLATE LETTER TO START ENGAGING WITH PARENTS

At Woodmansterne School, they sent out the following letter to parents, please copy and paste and use it as required.

Perceived Cons –

• Reluctant eaters = From our experience, a lot of children that began term as reluctant eaters, through socialising and eating with their friends have improved. The food becomes an exciting talking point in their day.

• Who is monitoring whether my child is eating? This is monitored by midday supervisors. Any problems that may arise are duly noted and the school is informed.

• I don’t know what my child is eating. Our menu is on the website or available via the school.

• Dietary requirements and allergies and religious sensitivities. All children are cooked and catered to. We make sure that they are never just served a jacket potato with cheese.

• Lunch is the only time of day when the whole school –children and teachers – have a chance to come together. The atmosphere of the canteen sets a tone for the rest of the school and helps to establish the school’s culture.

Thank you for reading.