Confessions!

3 CEO letter

6 The loop

The latest news, top tips and stories from the wide world of PTAs, all in one place

RUNNING YOUR PTA

8 This term

A quick-look calendar to see what the next few months have in store

11 Quick guide to grow a pound

Test the business skills of the pupils in your school with this great little fundraiser!

13 Modern day PTA: Grants Officer

It takes time and a bit of patience, but grants can make your fundraising dreams come true

16 Ask Clare

Our very own expert gives her no-nonsense answers to your biggest questions

18 How to: use AI

Everyone ' s talking about it, but how can artificial intelligence help run your PTA?

21 Back to basics: who’ s who in your PTA

Is a volunteer a committee member? And what exactly does a Trustee do? All PTA roles explained

24 How your PTA fits in with school life

We’ ve answered your top questions on how your PTA fits in with the school community

29 Confessions!

Mistakes happen... and if they’ re funny, we want to hear about them!

Community Day

SUPPORTING YOUR SCHOOL

31 PTA voices

We spoke to two secondary school PTAs about engaging older children, event ideas and how they differ from primary school volunteers

38 Spending wisely

What did you spend your funds from Asda’ s Cashpot for Schools on? We spoke to one PTA about their plans

40 Hey, big spender!

Big purchases that make an even bigger difference to your events

42 Community Day

How to gather volunteers( and freebies) to spruce up your school

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