AGENDA
BEWARE BARGAINS Don’t toy with safety
When you’re sourcing fair prizes and toys, low prices make online shopping a great way to save time and money. But not all items for sale in the UK are as safe as you might think. Popular online marketplaces, including Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Shein and AliExpress, for example, aren’t legally required to check if toys sold by third- party sellers comply with UK safety standards. The British Toy & Hobby
Association tested toys bought from sites such as these over the course of a year. It found that 86% of the toys purchased were illegal to sell in the UK as they failed to comply with UK toy safety requirements, and 60% were unsafe for a child to play with. The study concluded that there is a risk of death and serious injury to children from the sale of these toys.
What should the PTA look for? Disreputable businesses: If it doesn’t look like an established business, it probably isn’t. Fake goods: Avoid counterfeit toys that may be dangerous. Public liability: If a PTA brings toys into the UK, it will be classed as an importer and could be held responsible for any incident caused. Toys that aren’t as advertised: Poor-quality goods that look nothing like the photo on the website and break easily.
READ MORE Visit
pta.co.uk and search for ‘toy safety’
What are the safety marks? The UKCA marking is a new UK product marking covering most goods which previously required the CE marking. The Lion Mark shows a product has been made by a British Toy & Hobby Association member. For more
information, visit
gov.uk/ government/
news/buy-toys- safely-this-christmas
What’s hot? BREAK THE RULES DAY
For an easy earner, this fundraiser is a winner. Requiring a little co-ordination with your school and some easy ‘rules’ to break, like having sweets as your snack, the day boosts pupils’ morale and could get the pennies trickling in.
PRE-LOVED UNIFORM SALES
New government guidelines come into effect this September meaning schools in England must ensure that school
uniform costs are reasonable. See p39 for all you need to know about second-hand uniform sales.
SEASONAL GRANT
Benefact Group’s Movement For Good Awards are bringing the spirit of
goodwill to December, giving away 120 grants of £1,000 in the run-up to Christmas. It follows 250 grants of £1,000 given away in June and again in September. Visit
movementforgood.com to nominate your registered charity.
What’s not?
REPLACING THE YEAR 6 HELPERS The new school year often means having to fi nd new volunteers. We have some great tips on how to attract new blood on our website and you can download a poster at
pta.co.uk/running-a-pta/
community-engagement/10-reasons- we-need-your-help/
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WISE WORDS
‘The ability to read, write and analyse; the confi dence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifi cations and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table – all of that starts with education.’
Michelle Obama
Love it or loathe it, the AGM is an essential part of the PTA calendar. It’s your chance to highlight all the year’s successes. Read our easy guide on how to turn it into a successful meeting at
pta.co.uk/running-a-pta/ managing-a-pta/agm-quick-guide/
CHRISTMAS GETTING EARLIER Don’t despair, we have inspiration, ‘how to’ guides, checklists and even a directory of suppliers to help you with your Christmas events over at
PTA.co.uk. Share your success with us at
info@pta.co.uk.
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