I was taught while working in journalism never put anything in an email or letter you would not be happy repeating at a public inquiry.
Caution should also be exercised when writing home to parents. Language and phrasing is important.
Here a few examples where schools have ended up on the wrong side of negative press after sending letters home to parents.
1: No physical contact at school
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23242696.southend-school-says-pupils-can-no-longer-touch-other
2: It’s rarely advisable to reference a popular TV show
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/primary-school-putney-parents-children-squid-game-b960557.html
3: Stern warning from a Headteacher
https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23188763.billericay-school-sees-police-called-parents-parking
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