How can parents show teachers (primary) that we appreciate them

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More than ever I really want my child's primary school to know I understand (as someone in the profession) their workload and the demands being placed on them now.

I'd love to arrange something as a thank you, but not sure what is allowed in terms of 'gifts' and declarations. The last thing I want to do is cause more work for my child's school where I know the head is running the school very well on top of covering any staff absences (including cleaning and dining staff!).

@Leobynature

I really don’t get this worshipping teachers culture which I strongly feel should end. Lots of professionals do a great job- police, social workers, nurses, doctors etc. They get paid a decent salary. And not all families can afford to chip in for vouchers or presents, some children are barely getting enough to eat. If you happy with a service someone offers tell them.

Fucking hell, god forbid I enjoy a box of chocolates at the end of term 😂

No teachers expect a present, ever. I never feel as though I should receive one. But I can’t ever imagine begrudging another profession having a nice thank you. It must be so weird to be like that and actively feel that people shouldn’t have something nice for doing their job, because others, in TOTALLY different roles, don’t.

Worshipping teachers?!
Because of saying thank you (or showing thanks through a gift) to someone who looks after your child for a year? Get a grip!

Teachers are far from worshipped.

And if the police or a social worker or a nurse regularly looked after my child, I'd thank them too! Not really comparable is it...