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Request School Information Letter Template
How to request school to share information and include you in decisions about your child — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Family Law · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to request school to share information and include you in decisions about your child, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong request school information should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Identify the child and parent or guardian making the request
- Reference the parental right to access educational records under the Education (Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2005 and parental rights under UK GDPR Article 15
- Request specific records including reports
- Attendance
- Behaviour records and assessment results
- Request response within 15 school days
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