Boosting support

Download our parents' questionnaire to find out which events parents would like to attend, what skills they have and how they can support you.

With a fresh set of families joining your school in September, what can your PTA do to make them feel welcome?

Create a leaflet to explain to parents who makes up your PTA, what you do and why you need their help.

Cashback schemes mean the PTA can raise money for nothing!

Volunteering isn't just about raising funds for the school – getting involved in the PTA could have more benefits than you had banked on.

Offer support and advice to new parents while raising the profile of your PTA.

Expert advice from our sister magazine, FundEd, on how to build relationships with local companies

Give Year 6 leavers a treat at the end of their primary school years by buying a memorable gift

A lack of volunteers is the single, biggest issue for most PTAs. We've put together these simple steps to help you harness more support.

Ensure volunteers have an enjoyable experience and give your manpower a permanent boost!

When the Friends of Beacon Rise Primary gave a speech to encourage more parents to show their support, they had a great response. This is what they said...

Reach out to grandparents to up the manpower on your PTFA. Not only can they help bolster volunteer numbers, they bring a wealth of experience!

This charming poem, much-loved by our PTA+ Facebook community, is sure to convince potential volunteers to step forward and help.

Class rep systems are great for engaging parents, boosting support and sharing the workload within your PTA!

Beyond fundraising, a PTA can bring value to the school and wider community in different and unexpected ways

Boost support by getting your headteacher actively involved in the PTA

Boost PTA backing by getting your Headteacher actively involved in the PTA

Designing a brand logo for your cause will raise awareness of your PTA, but how do you go about it?

If you have a fair, fete or raffle coming up, contacting commercial companies is a great way to ask for prizes or sponsorship.

PTAs share their accounts of inspiring events that brought their communities together, treated pupils and did more than raise money.

Before you join the PTA, find out what it does, how it's run and what you might be asked to volunteer for.