About the Chase Association
The Chase Association exists to advance the education, the development and the experiences of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. These are usually those not normally provided by the Local Education Authority (LEA). According to its constitution, to help with these aims the Association may:

• foster more extended relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school;
• engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

These aims are primarily met through the raising of funds from activities such as organising events or arranging for regular donations. The Association manages the funds raised and with close consultation with the school is able to allocate them to, for instance the purchase of specialist equipment or materials not normally provided by the LEA.

The Association is managed by a committee of members of the Association, which has to include:

• the Head of the School;
• the Officers of the Association;
• not less than 2 nor more than 6 members of staff who shall be elected annually by the staff;
• 2 members of the Sixth Form, who shall be elected annually by members of the Sixth Form.

Notes on affiliation to the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA)
The Chase Association is a member of the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations, which has an excellent web site which includes lots of information and advice for anyone interested in supporting their children and their school. The web site is at www.ncpta.org.uk In order to access the members' area, you need to key in the school's postcode which is WR14 3NZ and then the NCPTA membership number which is 11846.

The Chase Association is a Registered Charity number 518461