PTAs and events for families

Reflective questions, an interview with an expert and links to practical resources

Here's what to consider before running your event Be confident you've got everything covered before your school event so it runs smoothly. Get up to speed with what you can charge for, how to keep on top of health and safety, whether you need a licence or event notice, and how to manage data protection around photos and videos taken at the event.
Parent teacher associations: guidance Learn about how to set up and run a PTA, and registering it as a charity. Find information on increasing parental involvement with PTAs, and take a look at examples of PTAs from primary, secondary and special schools.

Poll results: parents taking photos at festive events Should parents be allowed to take photos of their own children at school events?
Posters: rules for school events Use our posters to remind parents and visitors about important rules while they're on the school site for an event.

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