Welcome to Longden CE Primary School and Nursery PTA

All parents, carers and guardians of children at Longden School become members of the Parent – Teacher Association.  Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that you will be dragged into forced labour!

The school’s PTA mainly exists to help raise funds for trips and equipment that are not normally provided by the Local Education Authority, to enhance the school experience for all our children. We also help to build a real sense of school community and create memories to last a lifetime!

Here are a few of the benefits we have helped to provide:

• Coaches for whole school outings

• Puppet shows

• Play equipment

• Musical instruments

• Additional features for the school grounds

• IT equipment such as school laptops

Last year we funded £4,500 for laptops; over £1500 for coaches for school trips; £750 for sports, maths and science equipment; £500 for forest school equipment; as well as a puppet show, football kits and leavers’ presents. 

This year we are raising money for a storage unit for playground equipment and are now looking at a replacing more laptops and school iPads. There are always plenty of ideas for spending! 

How do we raise the funds?

We have a series of events throughout the year, which we are aiming to share at the start of each term to raise awareness early. These include fairs, discos, food stalls, seasonal activities and socials for families and adults.

How can I help?

• We would love to see new members with fresh ideas joining the PTA committee.  
• If this isn’t for you then, any help with running events or provision of goods and produce will be very much appreciated. We have a volunteers Whatsapp group which you can join to learn about opportunities to help. We are very fortunate with the level of support that we already receive from many parents – hopefully they will agree that we all generally have a great amount of fun in the process!
• We would also love your feedback and ideas for new events

You can see a video summary of last year’s activity here:  Longden PTA 2023/24 | Biteable.

For upcoming events please click here.

Thank you for your support.

Nicky Drew & Clare Mottram – Co-Chairs of the PTA

Making a donation to Longden School

Donations can be made directly to Longden PTA through ParentPay.  As a registered charity the PTA are able to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra but you must be a UK tax payer.