Welcome to Tudor Grange Academy Solihull Parent Teacher Association

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Tudor Grange Academy Solihull is a dedicated group of volunteer parents and staff working together to support our children’s education and enrich their secondary school experience.

The PTA raises funds to improve and enhance the resources, equipment, and opportunities available to all TGAS students. This new PTA was recently formed by bringing together the former Enrichment Trust (a charity that raised money via covenanted donations to improve classrooms) and the former Parents’ Association (which ran similar fundraising activities).

There are many ways you can support the PTA’s work – through direct donations, matched funding, sponsorship, our 333 Club lottery, or by contributing to refreshments and raffles at school events. We also run social events for students, parents, and staff that are always inclusive and enjoyable, such as the Year 7 disco and our popular Quiz, Race, and Bingo nights.

Whatever your background, interest, or ability to support, you are very welcome. We will value any contribution you can make, and all funds raised will be promptly put to good use at your child’s school.

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How contributions are used

Here are some recent messages from staff whose departments have received PTA funding:

Media Studies – Laura Bradwell

“Thank you kindly for granting us Media funding, which will allow us to create a Media theory library for our A Level students. This will help them bridge the gap between A Level and university-level study and encourage them to explore layered interpretations through the lens of experts. The challenge, criticality, and understanding these texts offer is invaluable, and we are very grateful for your ongoing support.”

Maths – David Smith

“I would like to thank the PTA for supporting our entry into the British Maths Olympiad for Girls. Fourteen girls from Years 11, 12 and 13 chose to enter, and we may extend this to Year 10 in the future.

I’m pleased to say that three of the girls scored in the top 25% nationally – a fantastic achievement in such a challenging competition. Each participant will receive a letter from the UK Mathematics Trust.

I look forward to continuing to build on this and developing an ethos among our female mathematicians across all year groups, encouraging them to succeed and flourish in mathematics.”
— Mr David Smith, Leader of KS5 Maths

Design & Technology – Nicola Grice / Paul Evans

“Thank you for the generous donations to the D&T department this year. The software and licences have proved invaluable, especially during the third lockdown, as students were able to continue using design software at home.

The Cricut machine was also enthusiastically received by our Year 11 and Year 13 students. Although restrictions have limited our ability to share examples, we look forward to showing you students’ creations when circumstances allow. Your support is greatly appreciated by both staff and students.”

Chess Club – Matt Amison

“The new boards and pieces purchased for Chess Club have been gratefully received. More students can now participate at once, and the display board has been a fantastic tool for learning new techniques. We hope to establish a school chess team to compete locally in the future, and the new equipment will help make that a reality.”

English – James Bargh

“On behalf of the English department, I would like to thank the PTA for their generous support over the past two years. The funding has enabled us to focus on one of our key priorities: developing a passionate love of literature across all year groups.

Although students continue to achieve outstandingly well in English, there has been a national decline in students choosing English Literature at A Level. We believe this trend is linked to a weaker connection between studying the subject and reading for pleasure.

To address this, we have built a bank of independent reading texts for students and purchased class sets of Romeo and Juliet for Year 9, enabling students to take copies home. This investment has opened up exciting possibilities, and we look forward to sharing progress as we continue to nurture a love of literature.”

PE – Kyle Hindley

“A massive thank you to the PTA from the PE department for our new basketball hoop. Having it in the sports hall has transformed how we use the space and given our students a fantastic new indoor option during the winter months.”

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PTA contact details

Registered Charity Number: 1171246

To contact any member of the PTA, please email: PTA@solihull.tgacademy.org.uk

• Chair: Daniel Gibbin
• Vice Chair: Hayley Heathcote
• Treasurer: Jasbir Marwa
• Secretary: Vacant

Please download and complete the PTA Gift and Donation Form for bank details.