No, you're not interfering - parents can play a vital role in a school's success. Teachers are usually crying out for help and it's a great way to give something back to your community, as well as helping out with your child's education.
So, from offering occasional help to becoming a parent governor, here's how to get involved.
"To understand a parent's love you must raise children yourself." - Chinese Proverb
Welsh children received an average of £2.48 pocket money a week in 2001 - less than children elsewhere in the UK, where the average for girls was £2.90 a week while boys got £2.72.