Calendar

Join in with one of our brilliant in-person or online events!  Check out the listings below or follow us on Eventbrite to keep updated with our offers and appearances.  If you’d like to receive upcoming opportunities direct to your inbox on a fortnightly basis, please sign up to our mailing list.

For ongoing training and CPD offers, click on the “Empower Me” link in the main menu.

Teaching and Parenting (Recorded Access)

Online

Colleagues beginning their teacher training as parents to young or teenage children this September can access recorded versions of the two webinars we held in July:

• Realistic Expectations
• Managing Change

You’ll get loads of support from your mentor, school and ITT provider, but these webinars support you specifically with the additional balancing act of stepping into one of the most rewarding careers available, whilst also meeting your family’s needs as a parent.

Tickets cost £10 per webinar and are available on Eventbrite until the end of October.

Supporting Trainees who are Parents (Recorded Access)
Online

If you’re mentoring a trainee this September who is a parent to young or teenage children, our Supporting Trainees webinar will give you the information, perspective and tools to support them to make the best start in their new career. 

Whether you have first hand experience of teaching and parenting yourself, or are not sure what additional nuances this demographic of trainee might need support with, this webinar will give you practical support to mentor with confidence and compassion.

Tickets cost £16 and recorded access is available on Eventbrite over the summer holidays.  Check out our September date if you would like to join us live.

East London Coffee Morning
Saturday 17th January 2026, 10:00-12:00, The Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA

Join our London Regional Representatives, Myfanwy Marshall and Laura Nwanya for a morning of networking, coffee and cake this January at the Young V&A Café.

You’ll have the chance to connect with other educators from across London, share stories and tips, and explore the beautiful museum and children’s spaces afterwards.

Tell us you’re coming by booking on Eventbrite where you can also request to join one of our London WhatsApp groups to meet your local community ahead of the coffee morning and stay in touch on the day.

Coffee and cake are generously provided by our partners, The Belonging Effect.

Sustain and Grow group coaching (January Tuesday Cohort)
Begins Tuesday 20th January, 15:30-16:30, online

The Tuesday cohort of our Sustain and Grow group coaching programme begins today, offering colleagues back at work with children aged 5 or younger six sessions of empowering group coaching between January and June 2026.

We’ll explore themes ranging from Reducing Overwhelm to Brave Conversations over six monthly online sessions.  If this time slot clashes with school or nursery pick ups, then your little ones are so welcome to join us with a snack and their own pencil and paper to complete their own version of our coaching activities ❤️

Our coaching programmes are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in most regions in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £240 in unfunded regions, and for colleagues working in independent schools.  Please check Eventbrite for specific funding details.

Access a live, hybrid or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

Sustain and Grow group coaching (January Thursday Cohort)
Begins Thursday 22nd January, 15:30-16:30, online

The Thursday cohort of our Sustain and Grow group coaching programme begins today, offering colleagues back at work with children aged 5 or younger six sessions of empowering group coaching between January and June 2026.

We’ll explore themes ranging from Reducing Overwhelm to Brave Conversations over six monthly online sessions.  If this time slot clashes with school or nursery pick ups, then your little ones are so welcome to join us with a snack and their own pencil and paper to complete their own version of our coaching activities ❤️

Our coaching programmes are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in most regions in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £240 in unfunded regions, and for colleagues working in independent schools.  Please check Eventbrite for specific funding details.

Access a live, hybrid or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

West London Coffee Morning
Wednesday 28th January 2026, 10:00-12:00, Ed City, London W12 7TF

Join Founder Emma Sheppard for a morning of networking, coffee and cake this January as part of a whole day of events hosted by Ed City.

You’ll have the chance to connect with other educators from across London, share stories and tips, and explore the impressive Ed City site – home to Ark White City Primary School, a nursery, a youth centre, a terrace bar and heaps of office and working space.

Tell us you’re coming by booking on Eventbrite where you can also request to join one of our London WhatsApp groups to meet your local community ahead of the coffee morning and stay in touch on the day.

Coffee and cake are generously provided by Ed City.

Teach: Berkshire
Saturday 31st January 2026, 10:00-12:00, The Wren School

Founder Emma Sheppard will be delivering a Missing Mothers session at Teach: Berkshire, alongside a brilliant line up of speakers and session hosts. 

Teach: Berkshire is run by The MTPT Project’s former Berkshire Representative, Flo Keith, and as such is a family-friendly CPD provider.  Do talk to Flo if you are planning to bring your baby to the event.

Tickets are available on Teach: Berkshire’s website.

February Return to Work workshop
Thursday 5th February 2026, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Spring, don’t miss out on The MTPT Project’s Return to Work workshop.

We share information about your legal entitlements as returning parents, and give you the opportunity to get emotionally and logistically prepared for a confident return.

Our workshops are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions.

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £45 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the workshop on Eventbrite.

Missing Mothers Virtual Conference

Friday 13th March 2026, 9:30-12:30, online

The MTPT Project is back with their annual Missing Mothers conference: for parent-educators, school and organisational leaders.

Over our two morning events, we’ll empower you to make practical changes to build more family-friendly working environments in your settings, and transform teaching into a sustainable career choice. 

Our Friday events are aimed at school and organisational leaders who have the decision-making power or influence to improve policy and practice in their setting or network.

Confirmed speakers and sessions, and tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Missing Mothers Virtual Conference

Saturday 14th March 2026, 9:30-12:30, online

The MTPT Project is back with their annual Missing Mothers conference: for parent-educators, school and organisational leaders.

Over our two morning events, we’ll empower you to make practical changes to build more family-friendly working environments in your settings, and transform teaching into a sustainable career choice. 

Our Saturday events are aimed at our grassroots community who want inspiration and practical strategies to balance work and home life, and influence culture change in their settings.

Confirmed speakers and sessions, and tickets are available on Eventbrite. 

NB: ongoing discounts, and a limited number of complimentary tickets will be available to our mailing list subscribers from January.

Parental Leave Group Coaching (Spring Cohort)

Begins Monday 16th March 2026, 9:30-10:30, online

The Spring cohort of our Parental Leave group coaching programme begins today, offering colleagues currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave three sessions of empowering group coaching. 

We’ll explore themes of changing identity, confidence and plans for the future over three monthly online sessions.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions and make great coaching partners!

Our coaching programmes are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £120 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

March Return to Work workshop
Monday 23rd March 2026, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Spring, don’t miss out on The MTPT Project’s Return to Work workshop.

We share information about your legal entitlements as returning parents, and give you the opportunity to get emotionally and logistically prepared for a confident return.

Our workshops are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions.

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £45 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the workshop on Eventbrite.

Parental Leave Group Coaching (Summer 1 Cohort)

Begins Tuesday 5th May 2026, 9:30-10:30, online

The Summer 1 cohort of our Parental Leave group coaching programme begins today, offering colleagues currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave three sessions of empowering group coaching. 

We’ll explore themes of changing identity, confidence and plans for the future over three monthly online sessions.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions and make great coaching partners!

Our coaching programmes are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £120 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

Life Friendly Leadership – May Cohort
Begins Thursday 7th May, 15:30-16:30, online

Join us for a live cohort of our Life Friendly Leadership programme, where we’ll be supporting leaders in education to understand and address the motherhood penalty, and the damaging impact it is having on our workforce. 

This is a programme for leaders working at school or MAT level, including HR, SBM and People Management colleagues.  We also invite EDI and CPD leads, or union secretaries working at branch or district level to join us.

Participants on former cohorts have (some examples) increased parental leave and pay in their organisations, established more inclusive CPD cultures, developed a regional plan to support colleagues on parental leave, set up on-site nurseries, made family policies more inclusive, and improved feedback opportunities for parent-staff in their workforces.

Cohorts begin in November and May.  If you are currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave but work in one of the positions listed above, please contact us about funding options.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

May Return to Work workshop
Monday 12th May 2026, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Summer, don’t miss out on The MTPT Project’s Return to Work workshop.

We share information about your legal entitlements as returning parents, and give you the opportunity to get emotionally and logistically prepared for a confident return.

Our workshops are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions.

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £45 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the workshop on Eventbrite.

June Return to Work workshop
Monday 22nd June 2026, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Summer, don’t miss out on The MTPT Project’s Return to Work workshop.

We share information about your legal entitlements as returning parents, and give you the opportunity to get emotionally and logistically prepared for a confident return.

Our workshops are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions.

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £45 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the workshop on Eventbrite.

Parental Leave Group Coaching (Summer 2 Cohort)

Begins Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9:30-10:30, online

The Summer 1 cohort of our Parental Leave group coaching programme begins today, offering colleagues currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave three sessions of empowering group coaching. 

We’ll explore themes of changing identity, confidence and plans for the future over three monthly online sessions.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions and make great coaching partners!

Our coaching programmes are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £120 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

July Return to Work workshop
Thursday 16th July 2026, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Summer, don’t miss out on The MTPT Project’s Return to Work workshop.

We share information about your legal entitlements as returning parents, and give you the opportunity to get emotionally and logistically prepared for a confident return.

Our workshops are fully inclusive of teachers, leaders and support staff of all parenting identities, including those working in central Trust roles.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions.

Places are fully-funded for state school colleagues working in England, thanks to support from our Teaching School Hub, union, MAT and network partners, and £45 for everyone else. 

Access a live or recorded version of the workshop on Eventbrite.