Draft an undertaking to be signed by a parent on behalf of their ward walking home from school to the house with no guidance

**Undertaking for Independent Walk Home from School** **Date:** _______________ **To Whom It May Concern,** I, [Parent's Full Name], the undersigned, am the parent/guardian of [Child’s Full Name], a student at [School Name], hereby provide this undertaking regarding my child's independent walk home from school. I acknowledge that my child, [Child’s Full Name], will be walking home from school to our residence located at [Home Address] without any adult supervision. I understand the importance of safety and agree to the conditions set forth below. 1. **Parental Responsibility**: I take full responsibility for my child’s safety while walking home from school. I understand the risks involved in allowing my child to walk alone, and I have discussed these risks with my child. 2. **Age and Maturity**: I confirm that I believe my child is of an appropriate age and maturity level to walk home independently. I have assessed their understanding of road safety and stranger danger. 3. **Route and Safety Precautions**: I have reviewed the route my child will take to walk home and have ensured that it is safe for them to navigate. I have provided my child with instructions on safe walking practices, including the importance of using crosswalks, obeying traffic signals, and staying aware of their surroundings. 4. **Emergency Contact Information**: I have provided my child with my contact information and have advised them to communicate with me if they feel unsafe or encounter any issues while walking home. 5. **Acknowledgment of No Liability**: I understand that the school and its staff will not be held liable for any incidents that may occur during my child’s walk home. I hereby release the school, its employees, and agents from any and all liabilities arising from my child walking home unattended. I hereby affirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this undertaking. This consent is given voluntarily, without any undue influence or pressure. **Parent/Guardian Name:** _______________________________ **Signature:** _______________________________ **Contact Number:** ________________________ **Emergency Contact Person:** ____________________________ **Relationship to Child:** ____________________________ **Child’s Name:** _______________________________ **Grade/Class:** ________________________________ **School Name:** _______________________________ **Address:** _______________________________ **City, State, ZIP:** _______________________________ **Date of Birth of Child:** _______________________________ Please return this signed undertaking to [School's Office/Designated Person]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Parent’s Name] [Parent’s Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]