LODERS SCHOOL PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

LODERS SCHOOL PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION is a UK-based nonprofit organisation registered as a charity under number 1038841. The association serves to foster closer connections between parents, teachers, friends, and the wider school community associated with Loders School. Like many similar parent-teacher associations, it primarily focuses on supporting the educational environment through fundraising and social activities that benefit the school and its pupils.

Functionally, the organisation aims to create a collaborative partnership among parents, teachers, and friends of the school to enhance resources, experiences, and community engagement. This involvement helps supplement school funding and promotes a stronger sense of community around the educational institution, supporting both academic and extracurricular initiatives.

As a registered charity, the LODERS SCHOOL PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION operates in compliance with UK charity law and maintains up-to-date reporting as required by the Charity Commission. This status ensures transparency and governance standards are met to serve its charitable purposes effectively.

The association exemplifies the typical role of parent-teacher groups in the UK, which are important in bridging home and school life, contributing not only financial support but also fostering social connections among families and staff[1][2].

While specific details on its activities, events, or leadership structure are not publicly detailed, the association is linked via Loders School's online presence and participates in the broader movement of school community engagement through voluntary and fundraising efforts.

This model of cooperation reflects widespread practice in UK schools, where Parents, Teachers and Friends Associations play a vital role in enriching the school environment and promoting inclusive community involvement[2].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1038841 [2] https://www.hazelbury.dorset.sch.uk/page/parent-teacher-friend-association-ptfa/105544 [3] https://www.teachingforchange.org/inclusive-efforts-transform-relationships-alexandria [4] https://axminster.acornacademy.org/137/ptfa [5] https://www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk/page/?title=Friends+Of+Lapal&pid=59