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Updates

If you hear of anything that other members need to know quickly, then contact us so that we can produce a new Update.

All risks cover for PTA purchased items: Part of your subscription linked insurance includes £500 of all risk cover for PTA purchased items.

Charity Registration & Criminal Record Bureau Checks (CRB): Following public consultation the Charity Commission no longer requires seeing the original CRB Disclosure forms prior to charity registration.

Charity Registration & Public Benefit (England & Wales): Will your Association pass the public benefit test? This update gives further guidance for PTAs that are seeking charity registration or are already registered and will be completing an annual return for the Charity Commission.

Charity Registration in England & Wales: The application form to register as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, has changed.

Code of Practice for Bonfire and Firework Events: For the NCPTA's subscription linked insurance cover to apply, ensure you comply with the seven-point code of practice.

Emergency Planning: At this time of heightened security we are all reminded of the need to plan for any emergency that might happen at a PTA event.

Father Christmas and Child Protection: Does Father Christmas need a criminal records check?

Independent Safeguarding Authority Update: New safeguards to protect children and vunerable adults will come into force in October 2009. The new measures will apply to all PTAs

New Model Constitution (England and Wales): New NCPTA model constitution is now available for members in England and Wales.

Parents and the NUT Strike: NCPTA members recently took part in a survey, to garner views on the recently held National Union of Teachers, one-day strike.

Planning for the future of your PTA: It's never too early to think about recruiting new committee members and officers.

Rain stops raffle: What you need to do if you cannot draw a raffle as advertised, because the event is cancelled.

Registering under the threshold: PTAs in England and Wales with an annual income less than the new £5,000 eligibility threshold for charity registration may experience difficulties in registering voluntarily as a charity.

Sale of school uniform - guidance: If you are one of the many PTAs that sells school uniform as part of your fundraising eforts, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has introduced some important new guidelines that will affect you.

Taking a gamble: As a result of the Gambling Act, there will be a number of small changes governing non-commercial gaming from 1 September 2007.

Temporary Event Notices (England & Wales): If you are a PTA in England and Wales, and are planning an event this term you might need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).