It's a new school year, so what's new for NCPTA members? 

We've a host of new Information sheets:

• Demonstrating the Value of Your PTA
• Public liability insurance - PTA Owned Items
• Public liability insurance - Service Providers, Guest Entertainers and Operators
• Public liability insurance - Swimming Pool Events and Activities
• Running a Successful Ball
• Securing the Future of your PTA

In October we'll also be launching our new Gold Star Awards scheme. PTAs will have the chance to be a regional and national winner, there will be two new categories - PTA Volunteer of the Year and PTA Start-up of the Year, in addition to the four established cagtegories: PTA Fundraising Achievement, Changing the Life of the School, Achievement in Parental Involvement and Working with the Local Community. The prize fund has increased too so to register your interest please email goldstar@ncpta.org.uk and we'll send you all the details as soon as they are available.

Finally, we've highlighted some NCPTA resources that you should find useful this term and don't forget your 2011 membership renewal.