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Heather Park looks at how you can minimise your impact on the environment, and help your school community become more eco-friendly
We talk to three PTAs about how they reduced waste and raised awareness
What should you put in your PTA newsletters, and how can you write one people will read?
Make bunting and leavers' gifts from uniform that can't be resold
Whether it's to help get visitors to events or find new committee members, a PTA needs the right level of exposure to help it flourish.
We've created a questionnaire which your PTA can use to find out which events are of interest to parents, what skills they have and what support they could offer.
Reach out to the new intake with helpful information, such as the fundraising initiatives they can take part in now
Create a leaflet to explain to parents who makes up your PTA, what you do and why you need their help.
Volunteering isn't just about raising funds for the school - getting involved in the PTA could have more benefits than you had banked on.
Form a rewarding relationship with a company and discover how both parties can reap the benefits
Give Year 6 leavers a treat at the end of their primary school years by buying a memorable gift.
Ensure volunteers have an enjoyable experience and give your manpower a permanent boost.
Reach out to grandparents to up the manpower on your PTFA. Not only can they help bolster volunteer numbers, they bring a wealth of experience!
This charming poem, much-loved by our PTA+ Facebook community, is sure to convince potential volunteers to step forward and help.
Having PTA representatives for each class is an ideal way to engage parents, boost support and share the workload
Beyond fundraising, a PTA can bring value to the school and wider community in different and unexpected ways.
Boost support by getting your headteacher actively involved in the PTA.
Designing a brand logo for your cause will raise awareness of your PTA, but how do you go about it?
If you have a fair, fete or raffle coming up, contacting commercial companies is a great way to ask for prizes or sponsorship.
PTAs share their accounts of inspiring initiatives that weren't just about making a profit.
At the start of a new term, welcome new children and families to the school by running an all-inclusive fundraising event.
When it comes to giving pupils the opportunity to meet role models, who better to turn to than your school alumni?
How to make the most of your activities without overwhelming your volunteers and supporters.
Encourage more parents to show their support with a rousing speech.
Offer support and advice to new parents while raising the profile of your PTA.
A lack of volunteers is the single, biggest issue for most PTAs. We've put together these simple steps to help you harness more support.
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