Dovedale Primary School Association - Long Eaton

Dovedale Primary School Association - Long Eaton The Association help to generate new funds for the school to purchase new equipment and items that might otherwise be unaffordable. Who can join the PTA?

The Association was set up over 25 years ago as a community association linking teachers, children, parents and those in the surrounding area to the school. In recent years we have paid for a Tyre Park and large outside play equipment. New members on the Committee are always needed and are very welcome. Please send us a message on here or come along to our next meeting which will be listed on this

page. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dovedale Association? The Dovedale Association is Dovedale Primary Schools Parents and Teachers Association. It is a registered charity - number 1039665. It is a friendly, informal committee where everyone’s contributions, however small, are appreciated and valued. Anyone with an interest in helping the school thrive in the community can get involved: parents, teachers, past pupils, carers, grans, granddads and local residents who want to play an active role in

their area. Why do you need a PTA? It’s amazing how many people are willing to help out at their child’s pre-school because it is understood that they need financial assistance to operate, but when it comes to school, they think that there is plenty of money available. This is not the case! Government funding covers (but only just!) the essential

teaching requirements of the school. All extras are not financed by the government and money needs to be raised for such items. What does money raised by the Dovedale Association buy? Most years we are able to donate at least £1,000 for the bulk purchase of items to help with teaching and for the enjoyment of the children. In the past we have funded the trim-trail which is located on the playing field, the climbing equipment in the Reception play area, the staging and curtains for the hall, numeracy equipment, musical instruments, globes, book bags, picnic benches, additional chairs for the hall, playground equipment, theatre company visits and have subsidised school trips. This is just a start…..! The more help we have the more we can do.

I hope everyone is looking forward to Long Eaton Carnival on Saturday. The children have been hard at work with their cr...
16/06/2026

I hope everyone is looking forward to Long Eaton Carnival on Saturday. The children have been hard at work with their creations for space through the decades. We do now have enough volunteers for the marshals on the Saturday, but if anyone is free on Friday night we would appreciate any help with getting the float ready that evening - more information can be found on the link https://www.pta-events.co.uk/dovedaleprimarylongeatonpta/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=116550

We'd like to give big thanks to M.P.J. Fitted Kitchen Specialists and Sawley Slimming World with Ella for sponsoring our hi-vis vests

Float and walking party for the 2026 carnival Our theme is Space - Through the decades. You will be asked to provide details of the responsible adult who will be with your child when they are on the Carnival procession. You can also volunteer to Marshall for us during the booking process. The Respon...

Its been a busy week for the PTA. We're proud to support the school with a pantomime this week, M&M Theatrical Productio...
25/04/2026

Its been a busy week for the PTA.

We're proud to support the school with a pantomime this week, M&M Theatrical Productions gave a performance to the whole school. They also provided a workshop for our Yr6 students!

We can only bring these events thanks to our school community who support us through our many events.

Thank you for helping us make our children's school journey one to remember!

We hope you're all enjoying half term! We're looking forward to seeing / hearing about what the children got up to over ...
11/04/2026

We hope you're all enjoying half term!

We're looking forward to seeing / hearing about what the children got up to over easter.

If your child has been helping the PTA by raising money in their smartie tubes, why not share what they've been up to with us in the comments!

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