Extraordinary PTAs

Head of Marketing : Louisa McNally

Editor : Emily Babb-Doherty

Designer : Anna Tuck

Feature writer : Taran Knight

Sub editors : Rosanna Evans

Contributors : Clare Jenner Shula Farnie Caroline Hayward Celia Tedstone Donna Hill Marie Chapman Jane Lloyd , Royal Horticultural Society Juanita Shepherd , Department for Education

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Eco-friendly fundraising

Want to help your school and save the planet at the same time ? Read our guide on going green

46 2.1 million children don ’ t have access to sports outside of school

We investigate why so many children don ’ t participate in sports outside of school and the ways your PTA can make a difference

49 The National Education Nature Park

The Department for Education explain their new initiative to record and boost biodiversity in schools , all while teaching children about climate change

52 Fundraising for prom

Make your school leavers feel like royalty – without resorting to stealing the crown jewels !

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55 Parent support

Discover the ways we support the voice of parents at Parentkind , including our research , webinars and resources

56 Navigating Parenthood Parentkind webinars

Our expert-led webinars available to all parents

58 Our PTA suppliers

Whatever your event needs , you ’ re sure to find it in our supplier directory , tried and tested by our own PTA members

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