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Suze Weeks, Chair of St John’s C of E Primary School PTA, Gosport, spoke to us about her heart-warming festive treat for all the pupils in her school. -
The ultimate festive pack for parents
28 November 2025The festive season can be a wonderful time of togetherness, excitement and joy, but for many parents, it can also bring a fair share of stress. -
5 fun craft activities for Christmas Jumper Day
26 November 2025Did you know it’s Christmas Jumper day on 11th December? We think just buying a Christmas jumper is far too easy, so here are five fun craft ideas your PTA can host for pupils to make their own creations! -
Early experiences shape the foundation of every child’s lifelong learning, behaviour and health. In this post, The Oxford Brain Story explores how parents and caregivers can help build strong brain architecture through nurturing relationships, everyday routines and playful ‘serve and return’ interactions. -
The biggest fundraising month of the year is here!
19 November 2025More online shopping is done in November than any other month of the year – that’s a huge funding opportunity for your PTA if you’re using easyfundraising. If you’re not, there’s no better time to join! -
Boundaries and emotional regulation
14 November 2025This week, emotional literacy facilitator and parent coach Jennifer Wyman shares her personal and professional reflections on setting kind, clear and adaptable boundaries for neurodivergent children, and how emotional literacy can transform family life. -
What can your PTA do to support Anti-Bullying Week?
12 November 2025It’s Anti-Bullying Week. Here are some meaningful ways your PTA can support your school community and promote kindness, inclusion and respect amongst pupils. -
Boundaries between siblings and in a family setting can be tough to manage. This blog gives you pointers for those tricky situations. -
Big purchases that make PTA fundraising easier
05 November 2025What big, one-time purchases could make fundraising easier (and cheaper, in the long run) for your PTA? We explore some investments your committee might want to consider -
The Curriculum and Assessment Review: What this means for your child
05 November 2025Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, explains what the Curriculum and Assessment Review is and what it means for your child. -
How to set clear, age-appropriate boundaries
31 October 2025Boundaries give children a sense of safety and predictability. -
Find your fundraising gold ticket with Wonderful bars!
29 October 2025Lots of PTAs take inspiration from a certain children’s book about a certain chocolate factory to fundraise for their school, but did you know the name of that chocolate bar is a registered trademark so you can’t legally use it?
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