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For parents, PTAs and schools, we share advice and guidance from experts across the education sector.
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Traditionally, PTAs in secondary schools focus on fundraising and supporting school events. But there’s growing recognition that PTAs can also play a vital role in promoting pupil leadership and pupil voice. -
The importance of reading to your child
27 February 2026Reading to your child is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to support your child’s development and nurture a lifelong love of learning. While screens and digital entertainment often dominate daily life, the act of sitting down with a book provides benefits that go far beyond literacy. -
World Teen Mental Wellness Day
25 February 2026World Teen Mental Wellness Day is on 2nd March. We’ve shared five project ideas that your PTA can take on to positively impact teen mental wellness in your school. -
Simple ways to grow a love of reading at home
23 February 2026For many families, reading can quietly turn into a source of pressure. Are they reading enough? Are they reading the right things? Should I be doing more? -
How to use social media to boost PTA engagement
18 February 2026Social media can be one of the most powerful tools in your PTA toolkit. Whether you’re trying to recruit volunteers, promote events or simply keep parents in the loop, platforms like Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) offer a fast, free and effective way to connect with your school community. -
10 tips for talking to your child about wellbeing
13 February 2026Children’s Mental Health Week is a great reminder that conversations about wellbeing matter all year round. Whether your child is in primary school or navigating secondary school, talking openly can help them feel understood, supported and more confident asking for help. -
3 activity ideas for a spring festival
11 February 2026For most PTAs, the biggest event of the year happens in summer or winter, but have you ever considered a springtime celebration? Whether you fancy hosting one big event or lots of smaller ones, we’ve got three ideas that everyone will love. -
Simran’s Safe Searching: An Online Safety Adventure
06 February 2026Simran’s Safe Searching: An Online Safety Adventure by Sonnam T is a delightful picture book for five to nine-year-olds that explores digital literacy and online safety in a way that feels neither forced, nor boring. -
The spring cleaning challenge
04 February 2026They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, but can your PTA bring the community together and raise money with literal trash? We think so! Here’s how. -
Helping your child succeed in secondary school
02 February 2026The jump from primary to secondary is a big one, and a little structured support at home can make that transition feel way smoother. With new routines, expectations, and environments, it’s natural to wonder how best to support your child through this transition. -
The importance of psychological fitness for parents and families
30 January 2026Our children are growing up in a world that moves faster, expects more, and offers fewer moments to slow down. They are navigating pressure, stimulation, emotional complexity and comparison in ways no generation before them ever had to. While we often focus on children’s development, an equally important piece of the puzzle is parents’ psychological fitness. -
How to make your events inclusive and fun for all
28 January 2026PTA events are a brilliant way to bring families together, raise funds and celebrate your school community. But to make sure everyone feels welcome and included, it’s important to plan with care and consideration for the diverse needs of your families.
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