Community Engagement Team meet-ups
What are Parentkind meet-ups?
Join us at a local Parentkind meet-up – a relaxed and friendly space to:
- Share your successes (and your failures – sometimes they make the best stories!)
- Kick off your calendar planning for the school year ahead
- Share useful contacts and top tips – from dazzling discos to fabulous film nights, bring your ideas and share the magic!
- Connect with other PTAs in your area – let’s encourage and inspire each other
- Get some friendly, practical advice on AGMS, governance and more
These free sessions are open to all, so if you know someone who is just starting out, feel free to bring them along. Registration is essential so that we have an idea of numbers and can contact you in the event of an unforeseen circumstance – simply fill in the registration form to book your place at one of our local in-person or online meet-ups.
Dates and locations
We’ll be organising meet-ups in our local areas and you can find the full schedule of in-person and online events below. When you’ve found an event you’d like to attend, simply fill out the registration form!
Tuesday 27th January 10:00 – 11:30; Coffee Boy, Wakefield Road, HD5 9BD
Friday 6th February 10:30 – 12:00; Dunelm Café, Whitehall Road off Spence Lane, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 1EF
Monday 2nd March 13:00 – 14:30; Falco Lounge, 3 The Glassworks, Barnsley, S70 1GW
Tuesday 10th March 10:00 – 11:30; The Cotton Weaver’s Café, Bottoms Mill, OL14 7TJ
Monday 16th March 11:30 – 13:00; Ontano Lounge, Northallerton, DL7 8LQ
Thursday 26th March 09:30 – 11:00; The Family Learning Hub, Holycroft Primary School, BD21 1JF
Tuesday 27th January 09:30 – 11:30; Altrincham – Oppio Lounge, 63 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RJ
Tuesday 3rd February 09:30–11:30; Hoole – Hoole Community Centre, Library, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
Friday 6th February 09:30 – 11:30; Macclesfield – Henry’s Café, The Old Pos Office, The Village, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4DG
Friday 13th February 09:30 – 11:30; Ormskirk – Nordico Lounge, 22–24 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AQ
Friday 27th February 09:30 – 11:30; St Helens – Plan Bee, 13–15 North Road, St Helens, WA10 2TW
Tuesday 3rd March 09:30 – 11:30; Blackburn – Rhode Island Coffee, The Mall, 3–7 Lord Street W, Blackburn, BB1 5AF
Tuesday 10th March 10:00 – 11:30; Todmorden – The Cotton Weaver’s Café, Bottoms Mill, Todmorden, OL14 7TJ
Friday 20th March 09:30 – 11:30; Middleton – The Coffee House, 21–22 Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4EL
Tuesday 27 January 10am ‑11:30am Starbucks, Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow G1 2FF
Monday 19th January, 1.00 — 2.30pm: Online meet-up — PTA coffee and chat — Yorkshire & Humber, West Midlands & North West
Thursday 22nd January, 1.00 — 2.30pm: Online meet-up – PTA and Parent Council coffee and chat — Scotland
Friday 23rd January, 12.30 — 1.30pm: Summer fair planning: A PTA Guide to fun in the sun
Friday 30th January, 10:30 — 11:30: Easy wins in Fundraising
Monday 2nd February, 11:30–13:00: Online meet-up — PTA coffee and chat — Yorkshire & Humber
Thursday 5th February, 15:45 — 17:00: Online meet-up — Secondary PTAs coffee and chat — West Midlands
Tuesday 10th February, 12:00 — 13:00: PTA Fundraising for Secondary Schools
Tuesday 24th February, 11:30–13:00: Online meet-up — PTA coffee and chat — Yorkshire & Humber
Thursday 26th February, 09:30 — 10:30: Parentkind for Parents — What’s in it for you?
Friday 27th February, 09:30 — 11:00: Online meet-up — PTA and Parent Council coffee and chat — Scotland
Monday 9th March, 12:30 — 13:30: PTA Membership Masterclass
Thursday 12th March, 19:00 — 20:30: PTA and Parent Council coffee and chat — Scotland
Tuesday 17th March, 09:30 — 11:00: PTA and Parent Council coffee and chat — West Midlands
Tuesday 24th March, 10:00 — 11:00: Summer fair planning: A PTA Guide to fun in the sun
Tuesday 24th March, 16:00 — 17:00: PTA Start up for Schools
Registration form
Meet our Community Engagement Executives
“As a parent, a member of the PTA and a former teacher, I’ve gained a well-rounded understanding of education. I’m eager to use this knowledge to help and support others.”
About me
As a former teacher with years of experience in the classroom, I dedicated my career to educating and empowering students. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education, I aim to strengthen the connection between parents, teachers, and pupils to create a supportive, engaging learning environment for all.
Why Parentkind?
I’m focused on helping PTAs build strong, collaborative relationships within school communities. My values are in sync with the impactful work of Parentkind and I am passionate about supporting parents and educators alike to improve outcomes for children.
“Being on a PTA can be surprising, rewarding, challenging…and it’s a joy to be involved in lots of those different experiences. Every day is a school day, there’s always something new to learn!”
About me
I’m a people person who loves helping. As an active member of a PTA for almost seven years and a Chair for three, I relish getting stuck in, being creative and finding solutions.
Why Parentkind?
I was looking for a new challenge that would align with my values and take me into the community. Despite my experience, there’s a lot to learn and even more to give back!
“The PTA community are amazing and have a real can-do attitude. I have learned so much working with them and love being able to help other PTAs and Parent Councils.”
About me
I have eight years of experience being on a Parent Council and PTA and have been Chair for six years.
Why Parentkind?
Parentkind’s commitment to advocacy, community engagement and educational policy aligns with my values. I want to make a real difference in young people’s lives, and this feels like the best place to do it.
Prefer a one-to-one chat?
We’re here for that too!
You can now book a one-to-one appointment with your local Community Engagement Executive to get tailored support through the Parentkind website. Simply log in, go to Your PTA Expert, click ‘Book dedicated support,’ and select a time slot that suits you. You can also choose between a phone call or a Teams meeting.
Sarah Anyan
Community Engagement Executive, Yorkshire and the Humber
01732 755 439
Ruth May
Community Engagement Executive, North West
01732 755 438
Jo McMahon
Community Engagement Executive, Scotland / West Midlands
01732 755 446
Need help with governance, charity registration, constitutions, or conflict issues? Our expert Community Advisers are on hand for those topics too.
Get in touchWhat PTAs tell us about Parentkind meet-ups
PTFA Chair, YorkshireWe’re incredibly grateful for Parentkind’s advice, it’s made a real difference! If you’re part of a PTA, I highly recommend making use of Parentkind.
PTA Committee Member, West MidlandsThank you for a lovely morning discussing PTA stuff, lots of new information and contacts made.
PTA Committee Member, North WestIt’s brilliant that Parentkind has these new community roles now – it really makes membership feel more personal.
