Tesco Stronger Starts

From January 2026

Tesco Stronger Starts is a national funding programme run by Tesco Stronger Starts that helps schools and community groups access grants to support children and young people.

Through this initiative, our PTA has applied for funding to support new playground equipment and outdoor seating, helping to improve our outdoor spaces for pupils during breaktimes and social times.

How it works

• Local Tesco customers receive voting tokens when they shop in store

• Shoppers vote for local projects using these tokens

• The project with the most votes receives funding (with additional funding awarded to runners-up)

How this helps our school

Funding from Tesco Stronger Starts is being used to:

• Purchase new playground equipment to encourage active play

• Provide outdoor benches and seating areas for pupils to rest and socialise

• Improve the overall quality and usability of our outdoor spaces

• Support wellbeing, inclusion and positive play experiences

How families can support

When our project is live:

• Look out for voting tokens at your local Tesco store

• Use your token to vote for our school

• Encourage friends and family to vote too — every token helps

All funding received through Tesco Stronger Starts goes directly towards playground and outdoor improvements for our school community.

PTA Equipment Shop

We know how expensive buying and replacing school equipment can be.
That’s why the PTA has used the school’s bulk-buying power to purchase essential equipment at a lower cost — and pass those savings directly on to families.

Through the PTA Equipment Shop, parents and carers can purchase a fully stocked pencil case for just £2, helping ensure every child has the equipment they need to succeed in school.

What’s included

Each pencil case contains:

• 1 × blue pen

• 1 × purple pen

• 1 × whiteboard pen

• 1 × highlighter

• 1 × pencil

• 1 × glue stick

• 1 × eraser

How to purchase

• Pencil cases are available via the Arbor Shop

• Once purchased, please email office@dedworthmiddleschool.co.uk with your child’s name

• The school office will deliver the pencil case directly to your child in school

Why this matters

This initiative is a simple, cost-effective way to:

• Reduce financial pressure on families

• Ensure pupils are fully equipped for learning

• Promote fairness and inclusion across the school

STIKINS Name Labels

Many parents and carers have told us they value easy, practical fundraising options that fit into everyday life.
STIKINS name labels do exactly that.

STIKINS are stick-on name labels for clothes, shoes, water bottles, lunch boxes and other school items. They do not require sewing or ironing and are designed to withstand washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers.

Why use STIKINS?

By ordering STIKINS, you help to:

• Reduce lost property by clearly labelling items

• Support PTA fundraising at no extra cost to families

• Contribute directly to resources, activities and events for our pupils

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How this supports our school

Every order placed using our unique PTA fundraising number earns 30% commission for the school.
This income supports projects that enhance school life for all children.

How to take part

• Visit STIKINS

• Enter our PTA fundraising number 5782 when prompted

• Place your order

Orders are typically dispatched the same day, making this a great option when preparing for the new term.

Small actions. Collective impact.

EasyFundraising

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EasyFundraising is a simple way to support our school while you shop online — at no extra cost to you.

EasyFundraising is now live for Dedworth Middle School. Whenever you shop online with thousands of retailers, a small donation is made to our PTA automatically, helping us raise funds through everyday spending.

How it works

• Create a free EasyFundraising account

• Select Friends of Dedworth Middle School as your cause

• Shop online as normal via the app, website, or browser reminder

• Retailers donate to us automatically

How this helps our school

With over 8,000 retailers involved — including supermarkets, travel sites, fashion brands and home stores — every purchase helps us:

• Fund resources and equipment

• Support activities and events

• Provide additional opportunities and experiences for pupils

Why take part

• It’s free and easy to set up

• It takes just a minute

• Every donation makes a difference