Dear Mr./Ms./Mx. [Insert Headteacher’s Name],

I am writing to you as a [parent/guardian of a student at your school / local resident] with deep respect for the vital role that [School Name] plays in our community and in shaping the values of our young people. It is in the spirit of fostering global citizenship and a commitment to human rights that I wish to raise the issue of Palestine.

Our schools teach students the importance of fairness, justice, and respecting international law. Yet, financial and commercial relationships often exist that connect UK institutions — including potentially our own school — to companies that are complicit in severe human rights violations against the Palestinian people. This includes the ongoing illegal military occupation of Palestinian land, the expansion of settlements, and the devastating blockade of Gaza, which the UN has called a form of "collective punishment."

As an educational leader, you are uniquely positioned to ensure that our school's practices align with the values we teach. A school should be a beacon of ethical practice, demonstrating to students that a commitment to human rights extends to all aspects of its operations. In this context, I would urge you to consider how our school can "divest" from supporting these injustices.

I respectfully ask you to consider taking the following steps:

Review School Procurement and Contracts
Commit to an ethical procurement policy. Please ensure the school does not purchase goods or services from companies identified as being complicit in human rights violations in Palestine (e.g., certain technology companies, security firms, or food and beverage brands).

Examine the School’s Banking Practices
Consider the investment policies of the bank the school uses for its finances. I urge you to investigate and, if necessary, move to a bank with a stronger ethical investment policy that explicitly excludes companies involved in the arms trade and human rights abuses.

Enrich the Curriculum
Ensure that the curriculum in subjects like History, Citizenship, and Social Studies includes the Palestinian experience, the history of the region, and the current human rights situation, providing a balanced perspective that upholds principles of international law.

Uphold a Public Stance for Human Rights
Reaffirm the school’s commitment to universal human rights for all people, including Palestinians. This sends a powerful message to students that the values they learn in the classroom should be applied consistently and without prejudice.

By taking these actions, [School Name] can become a powerful local example of institutional integrity and social responsibility. It will show students that their school is not a passive bystander but an active participant in building a more just and peaceful world.

I would be grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the school’s position on these matters.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your relationship to the school, e.g., Parent of [Student's Name], Year [X] / Resident of [Street Name]]
[Your Address, including Postcode]