We ’ ve highlighted a few burning questions and comments from the PTA Hangout .

When a new Chair , Secretary and Treasurer come on board do they need to re-sign the constitution ? The committee don ’ t need to sign , but it ’ s best practice for them to all have a copy of the constitution to look through and familiarise themselves with the rules it contains .

If we have a stall at a local event , but we ’ re not running the event , do we need to do a risk assessment ? You should check that the event organisers have done their own risk assessment , and you would need to carry one out for your own activity at their event too .

Does anyone use a uniform sticker company as a PTA fundraiser ? If so , any recommendations ? Why not try our friends over at My Nametags ? Our members also recommend Stikins and Stamptastic !

Join the PTA Hangout Facebook Group to get involved in the conversation ! For more responses to your questions , turn to page 14 .

This term , we ’ ve been enjoying the insights and experience of Olivia Sheppard ’ s The Sunshine Room , thesunshineroom . uk – a blog dedicated to all things Special Educational Needs . Liv covers a range of topics – from identifying problems and solutions in the classroom – to

Top tip : “ When selling items like school calendars or other merchandise to fundraise always ask for pre-payment . That way you only order those you need and aren ’ t left with a surplus supply . More profit , less waste !”

Nikki Higgins , Chetham ' s School of Music PTA . To find out more about their incredible work , turn to page 26 .

inclusive extra-curricular activities tailored to SEND children , all intended to help make a difference both in and outside of school life . It ’ s essential reading for PTAs supporting SEND schools and any PTA looking to become more aware and inclusive of neurodiversity .

Want to keep fundraising afloat this summer ? Our top tips for quick and easy wins :

Get some sun : Whether it ’ s staging a sporty fundraiser full of friendly competition , or hosting a sizzling school barbecue , bring your community together in the Great British sunshine .

Think fast : Plan events that give big returns for little effort . We ’ re talking movie nights , quiz evenings and raffles . Charge for tickets , drinks and snacks and you ’ ve got a great little earner .

Events on events : Take advantage of a good turnout and run mini-fundraisers within your bigger events . Sell tickets to a lucky dip between quiz rounds or host a movie-themed raffle at your screening . Every penny counts !

Tailored fundraising : With a pre-loved uniform sale , your PTA can help take away some of the financial strain of uniform expenses , whilst raising funds ! Check out our guide to running a sale here : parentkind . org / uniform-sale , or check our supplier Old School Uniform for more ideas .

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