When taking your children to school, there are many considerations that we must take into account. It is important to know the facilities of the center, the director or director, head or head of studies and, of course, the teachers who will teach the little ones. You should also find out about the services the center has – such as the early bird program, special education and cafeteria – as well as the extracurricular activities it offers.
And a fundamental aspect within the educational center’s organizational chart is the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Students (AMPA). In this association, fathers and mothers come together to support their children’s education, assuming a wide range of functions. Their work is so extensive that there is usually some confusion regarding the responsibilities and tasks of an AMPA.
The work of the Associations of Mothers and Fathers of Students are included in Royal Decree 1533/1986. This document also contains the details of the constitution and registration of the AMPA, as well as the requirements of its statutes.
Within these maxims, the functions of an AMPA cover a broad spectrum of action. Among them, the organization of extracurricular activities, as well as the planning and celebration of cultural festivals (such as Carnival or the end-of-year party). They also have the task of supervising the good condition of the center’s facilities and can take over the management of the educational center’s website or magazine. The execution of actions to raise money to finance the association itself is another of its obligations.
They also serve as a link between the parents of the students and the teaching staff of the educational center, thus facilitating the relationship between the two and improving the quality of education for children. In addition, they are in charge of promoting the participation of families in the activities organized both by the AMPA and by the school itself.
