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Starting secondary school is an exciting milestone for children, but for many parents it brings a natural concern about their safety. You want them to grow, succeed and embrace new experiences, but you also want them to feel and be safe and secure. -
How to run a sunflower growing competition
08 April 2026It may take patience (and a few green thumbs) but a sunflower growing competition is a great fundraiser to see in the warmer months. Here are the key points to keep in mind to get everybody fundraising with flower power. -
April Fools! Bringing the silly to your school
01 April 2026April Fools! Here are some ways you can bring a bit of silly fun to your school community. -
Easter baking doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. For families with school-aged children, the magic is often in the mixing bowl moments – sticky fingers, chocolatey smiles and the proud presentation of something they helped create. If you’re looking for simple, crowd-pleasing ideas, these two recipes are perfect for a relaxed afternoon in the kitchen. -
3‑month countdown to your pamper evening
25 March 2026Got a pamper evening planned in three months? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to prep for and when. -
For generations, the image of the father has often been limited to that of a provider, present but distant, responsible for discipline rather than affection and less involved in the emotional and daily lives of their children. But times have changed, and so too has the role of the modern dad. -
How PTAs can use AI
18 March 2026Everyone is talking about AI these days, but could it be useful for your PTA? Here are eight tips on using this rapidly growing technology -
The challenges of single parenting
13 March 2026Parenting is a demanding job, even with two adults in the picture. For single parents, the challenges are often multiplied. Whether by choice or circumstance, raising children alone can feel overwhelming at times, but it can also be a source of immense pride, strength and resilience. -
PTA finances: What every Treasurer should know
11 March 2026Taking on the role of PTA Treasurer is a rewarding opportunity to help your committee make the most of its funds, but it also comes with important responsibilities. Good financial governance ensures your PTA runs smoothly, remains compliant and builds trust with your school community. -
For many parents of school-aged children, creativity can feel like something that belonged to a former version of ourselves, before packed lunches, spellings, swimming lessons and the endless emotional load of raising small humans. For the artist behind Murphy’s Sketches, motherhood didn’t silence creativity. It quietly brought it back. -
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.
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