Free Student Excuse Letter Template

[Parent / Guardian Full Name]
[Address]
[Phone] | [Email]

[Date]

The Class Teacher / Head of Year
[School Name]
[School Address]

Dear [Teacher's / Head's Name],

Re: Absence of [Child's Full Name], Class [Class / Year]

I am writing to explain the absence of my [son / daughter / child], [Child's Name], from school on [Date(s) of absence].

[Child's Name] was unable to attend because [brief, honest reason — e.g. "of a sudden fever and stomach upset which kept [him / her / them] in bed for two days" / "of a pre-arranged medical appointment that could not be scheduled outside school hours" / "of a family bereavement"].

[If relevant — e.g. "A doctor's note is attached for your records." / "[Child] is now feeling much better and is returning to school today."]

[Child's Name] has caught up / will catch up on missed work and has been in contact with [Friend's Name] for the notes. Please let us know if there is anything else [he / she / they] needs to do to make up the missed lessons.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,

[Parent / Guardian Full Name]
[Signature]