The Ultimate PTA Guide to Governance

We know a thing or two about PTAs, having supported them for almost seven decades now! They can be an indispensable asset to any school, no matter what the size, phase of education or local community, especially when stretched budgets and class sizes can make the challenges of delivering great education daunting. PTAs make positive impacts on their schools and create or strengthen close-knit, supportive communities – it’s not just bake sales and library books!

But to make sure your PTA has the biggest and best impact on your community, good governance is essential. 

That’s why we’ve poured all of our knowledge and experience into The Ultimate PTA Guide to Governance, creating an essential handbook for running your PTA. From demystifying constitutions and PTA policies, to comprehensive guidance around charity registration, it unpacks all the pillars of PTA governance to help you strengthen your association, including:

• The importance of PTA constitutions
• Using PTA policies effectively
• Committee and non-committee roles explained
• A breakdown of PTA meetings
• Best practice for committee handovers
• Effective financial governance
• Insurance and licences guidance
• Creating a diverse and inclusive association

This guide takes you through every aspect of governing your PTA, including links to our tailored resources, templates and model policies for you to download. Whether you’re a seasoned PTA Chair wanting to brush up on best practice or looking for the ultimate guidance as you start to build a new committee, our advice will set you on the path to success.