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 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
Friday 1st May 10:30 — 12:00; Selby, Barco Lounge, Unit 12/13 Market Cross Shopping Centre, Selby, YO8 4JS
Tuesday 5th May 1:30–3:00; Horsforth, The Brownlee Arms, 24 Long Row, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5AA
Monday 11th May 10:30 — 12:00; Harrogate, Slingsby’s (upstairs) 49 Tower St, Harrogate HG1 1HS
Friday 12th June 10:30 — 12:00; Doncaster, Esquires coffee shop, Wheatley Centre, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster DN2 4PE
Thursday 18th June 10:00 — 11:30; East Leeds, Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Leeds, LS15 8GG
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 21st April 12:00 – 1:30; Heswall – Otto Lounge, 139–141 Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 7SE
Friday 1st May 09:30 – 11:30; Bolton – Blanco Lounge, Unit 21A, 81A The Linkway, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JA
Friday 8th May 09:30 – 11:30; Chorlton — Benito Lounge, 595/597 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9AJ
Friday 15th May 09:30 – 11:30; Bassenthwaite – Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Salon Carriage, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YL
Friday 15th May 15:30 – 17:30; Barrow-in-Furness — Ormsgill Family Hub, Millstone Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4BP
Tuesday 16th June 09:30 – 11:30; Burnley — Icaro Lounge, Unit 2 Pioneer Place, Curzon Street, Burnley, BB11 1BA
Friday 19th June 10:00 – 12:00; Macclesfield — Joddrell Bank Café, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, Macclesfield SK11 9DW
Tuesday 12th May 10:00 ‑11:30am; Summerlee Heritage Museum, Coatbridge ML5 1QD
For all online events, please click on the link to book.
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 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
Tuesday 21st April, 09:30 — 10:30: Scotland Online Cuppa & Chat
Friday 24th April, 12:00 — 13:00: PTA Membership Masterclass
Tuesday 28th April, 09:30 — 10:30: Foundations for a Thriving PTA
Wednesday 29th April, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning (all welcome)
Wednesday 6th May, 11:30 — 12:30: SEND Friendly Fundraising
Friday 8th May, 11:30 — 13:00: Online Cuppa & Chat — West Midlands
Friday 8th May, 14:30 — 16:00: Scotland Online Cuppa & Chat for ASN
Thursday 14th May, 12:00 — 13:00: Futureproofing Your PTA: Succession Planning/Handovers
Tuesday 19th May, 16:00 — 17:00: Ideas for the Year of Reading
Wednesday 20th May, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning — (all welcome)
Thursday 4th June, 13:00 — 14:00: Online Cuppa & Chat — West Midlands
Monday 15th June, 10:00 — 11:00: Beginners Guide to Grants
Tuesday 16th June, 13:00 — 14:00: Scotland Online Cuppa & Chat
Wednesday 24th June, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning (all welcome)
Thursday 25th June, 10:00 — 11:00: Easy Wins in Fundraising
Tuesday 7th July, 16:00 — 17:00: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… (Christmas)
Wednesday 15th July, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning (all welcome)
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 eight years and a Chair for four, 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.
