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Summer planning


this summer


Whether you’re taking small steps or a giant leap, Carol Rogerson looks at what’s possible this term


B


y now, PTAs are usually knee-deep in bunting, immersed in ice-cream and dreaming of bouncy castles, but with Covid still causing uncertainty over what’s


possible, planning isn’t straightforward this term. There are options, however, for fundraising events, no matter what the summer brings. ‘Children and their families have missed out on


so much,’ says Jane Curtis, founder of The Charity Event Specialists, a membership platform for charity event organisers. ‘There’s defi nitely a place for an event to reconnect the community and celebrate the end of a tough school year in an informal way. For PTAs, it’s also a way to recoup


lost income. Some families are struggling through hard times, but the PTA can still make a strong case for support and ask those who can afford it to donate. At the moment, I can’t think of a cause closer to home than children’s education.’


What’s the plan? In February, the government published its


four-step roadmap for easing restrictions in England. Leaving several weeks in between each of the four steps, it has said the decision to go ahead with each stage will be based on data, and that it will move cautiously to keep infection rates under control, prioritising outdoor activities where


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