Why become a member with Parentkind?
PTA Community Advisers
Rated Parentkind’s top service by current PTA members, our community team are on hand to answer questions and give expert guidance during office hours. With over 46 years of PTA-related experience between them, they can answer your questions via email, phone and social media.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0300 123 5460
- Social media: Message us at PTA Expert by Parentkind or post a question in our community group PTA Hangout by Parentkind
Book dedicated support with a PTA Community Adviser
Members can arrange an appointment with one of our friendly Community Advisers to help you with everything you need to be an effective PTA.
Book here
Insurance
Think a PTA is insured by the school or local authority? Think again — as separate entities to the school, PTAs aren’t covered by the vast majority of school policies, and the few policies which do extend to PTAs only provide very limited cover.
With a PTA membership by Parentkind, you’re provided with a comprehensive insurance policy that covers public liability including events, trustee indemnity, theft, employer’s liability, and more. This policy is managed by Marsh Commercial*, a UK insurance broker and part of Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor.
Your PTA Expert advice hub
Need advice on running your PTA, understanding regulation or fundraising inspiration?
Then visit our Your PTA Expert pages. Packed with information and resources developed over the past 60 years, and regularly reviewed and updated to encompass new legislation, trends, and the ever-evolving school system, you’ll find a range of guidance and resources to help manage your PTA. If you’re just setting up, learn about committee roles, types of associations, hosting an AGM, and setting up a bank account.
You’ll find brilliant resources for managing, planning, and promoting your PTA and its events, including:
- Our model constitution
- Guides to charity registration and GDPR
- How to complete a risk assessment
- Customisable posters and flyers
- Webinars and bitesize training videos
- And more!
Fundraising initiatives
A big part of Parentkind’s mission is to create fundraising initiatives and partnerships that benefit our members and the schools they fundraise for. Some of our recent partnerships include:
- Asda — we worked alongside them to distribute almost £5.8 million to primary schools
- FatFace — together we provided 10,000 winter coats for children who would otherwise go without
- World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade — 100,000 World Book Day costumes were delivered to schools for free
- River Island — we collaborated on an incredible campaign, which included a competition for six PTAs to fund the school disco of their dreams and exclusive discounts for parents
And that’s just the start! To be the first to hear and get involved with our upcoming initiatives, make sure you’re signed up to our member newsletter and follow our social media accounts.
Grant opportunities
Alongside our national fundraising partnerships, we also work with grant givers and trusts to bring vital funding opportunities to PTAs and schools in particular areas. Some of our recent grant partnerships include:
- Cardiff Educational Endowment Trust – provided £20,000 of funding, distributed to Parentkind members in the Cardiff area, to help reduce attainment gaps and promote children’s wellbeing
- The Guinness Partnership – supported the Community Support and Wellbeing Fund, enabling eligible PTAs to apply for up to £2,000 to fund projects supporting children and families facing financial hardship
We’re so excited to continue bringing new grant opportunities to our members in the future! As with our fundraising initiatives, signing up to our email communications and following us on social media is the best way to learn more.
Partner services, offers and discounts
We know how important it is to make the most profit from each event. We only partner with organisations and negotiate offers with suppliers that we believe will add true value to your association. Find out more by visiting our supplier directory.
PTAextra magazine
Our termly magazine is free to members and packed full of insightful content, creative ideas and useful guidance to help your PTA thrive. A printed copy is sent to your school office every term and you can read all previous editions online. Got a story to tell us? You could feature in the next edition by emailing [email protected]
Be School Ready
Our Be School Ready guides are designed to support both parents and children as they prepare for primary school and are free for our members to order. Packed with practical tips, engaging activities and expert advice, these guides help parents feel confident and ready to support their child in the first year of school.
The National PTA Awards
The National PTA Awards are an opportunity to celebrate your PTA and parent volunteers with the Parentkind community. These annual awards give members the chance to receive local and national recognition for their achievements, plus every award comes with a cash prize!
Member newsletter
Our regular member newsletter provides information, inspiration and support. It keeps you up-to date on everything an active PTA needs to know, together with our latest member resources and offers.
Opt-in to our newsletter at your account page.
Social media
Our popular Facebook pages are where members can keep up to date, get to know each other, exchange ideas and expertise, voice opinions – and have a laugh too!
PTA Expert by Parentkind is where we share news, updates and ideas from the world of PTAs.
PTA Hangout by Parentkind is our community group, where members come together to support each other by posting questions, concerns, experiences and ideas. It’s moderated by our Membership Advisers, who will answer your questions and provide the latest guidance and information for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Just hit the ‘Sign up’ button to join the conversation today!
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