Tetsworth Primary School Association (TPSA)

What is the TPSA?

The TPSA is the parent/teacher association linked to Tetsworth Primary School. It acts as a fundraising and community group that supports the school in a variety of ways — by organising events, raising extra funds, enriching the school experience, and building closer ties between school, families, and the local community.

On Facebook, the TPSA is active in promoting events.

Role & Value

Supplementing school resources: The TPSA helps purchase or contribute to equipment, learning materials, enhancements to the school environment, or extracurricular deliverables that might not otherwise be affordable.

Community engagement: By organising events, social opportunities, and fundraising activities, TPSA helps bring together parents, carers, staff, and pupils.

Volunteering and support: TPSA can help coordinate volunteers for school events, reading, classroom assistance, or support with special projects.

Advocacy & communication: It serves as a bridge between school leadership and families, giving a voice to parental perspectives and helping to share information more broadly.

Suggestions & Opportunities

If you’re involved with the TPSA (or considering its future direction), here are some ideas to consider:

Diversified fundraising streams

Mix “fun events” (e.g. virtual races, fairs, bake sales, quiz nights) with more passive fundraising (e.g. matched giving, sponsorship, partnerships with local businesses).

Clear communication & visibility

Use the school website, newsletters, social media, noticeboards to highlight TPSA successes, upcoming events, and how funds are used (so supporters see the impact).

Inclusive events

Ensure events can be participated in by families with varying time/income constraints — small contributions, online options, family-friendly scheduling.

Link with school priorities

Collaborate closely with school leadership to align TPSA fundraising goals with key development areas (e.g. playground enhancements, library upgrades, technology).

Volunteer management

Maintain a healthy volunteer base by rotating roles, being mindful of time commitments, and recognising volunteers’ contributions.

Sustainability & innovation

Consider environmentally friendly or modern fundraising ideas (like the virtual race). Also think longer term: legacy funds, reserved “TPSA grant” for big capital improvements.