The end of the school year is drawing near, but many parents and their children will be left without the normal opportunity to say goodbye to the teachers who have made such a big difference.

In an extraordinary year for schools, teachers and school staff have gone above and beyond to make sure they can do their best for children in difficult circumstances.

But with many pupils not back in classes, we are giving you the opportunity to send a message to say thank you.

Eastern Daily Press: Parents and children can send a thank you message to their school or favourite teacher. Picture: GettyParents and children can send a thank you message to their school or favourite teacher. Picture: Getty (Image: Archant)

Whether you’re a key worker and staff were brilliant at putting your child at ease during lockdown, or they have helped with homeschooling and been reassuring on the return to classes, we want to hear your thank you messages.

Send them in using the form with the teacher’s name, their school and your child’s name.

As an extra special thank you, include a picture of your child alongside your message.

Alternatively you can email your message, together with your name and the name of the school to simon.parkin@archant.co.uk

We will feature as many messages as we can ahead of many schools breaking up for the summer holidays.