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Step-by-step
Speak to your school Whatever the scope of your plans, you will
struggle without support from the school. PTAs often rely on their schools for access to buildings and communications, while schools help PTAs compile wish lists, and promote and run events. Aim to get at least one member of the school staff to support your new PTA directly by becoming the PTA liaison and participating in meetings. To be persuasive in the meeting, focus more on the benefits for the school than
WHAT SUPPORT CAN THE SCHOOL OFFER A PTA?
HOW TO Start a PTA
If you’re looking to raise funds for the school or bring your community together, why not start a PTA?
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very PTA has to begin somewhere – perhaps with a conversation about something the school needs. Over time,
the discussion becomes a question: Is there something we can do? The answer is yes. If your school
could use the additional resources that a PTA can provide, now may be
the ideal time to establish one. To be successful, PTAs should be
open and inclusive, welcoming suggestions from the entire community and collaborating closely with the school. But before you dive in, consult with as many stakeholders as possible to make sure everyone’s on the same page.
l A dedicated storage room or space to build a shed l Allow meetings to be held on school premises l Send emails and newsletters to parents l Announce and promote PTA events in assemblies l Appoint a school liaison to attend PTA meetings l Encourage teachers and staff to volunteer at bigger events such as fairs.
WHAT CAN A PTA GIVE BACK TO THEIR SCHOOL?
l Raise funds for important school resources l Hold fun events l Run a pre-loved uniform service or shop l Write and submit grant applications (some grants funders will only give to registered charities) l Provide a link between parents and school l Run community-building activities such as coffee mornings for the parents of new starters.
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