by @maternityCPD | Jun 15, 2022 | Parental Leave CPD
English Teacher, middle leader and #WomenEd network lead, Annabella Zanetti explores the importance of resilience and acknowledging progress when looking to return to the classroom following an extended maternity career break. “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try...
by @maternityCPD | Oct 22, 2021 | Motherhood and Headship
In her game-changing book, Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg explores the phenomenon of women in all sectors of the workforce ‘leaving before they leave’. Sandberg presents research showing that women choose certain subjects at university; go on to take on certain professional...
by @maternityCPD | Sep 15, 2021 | Parental Leave CPD
When FE Lecturer, Jonny Kay, found himself furloughed during the school closures that resulted from the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic, he happily took on the majority of childcare for his daughter and excitedly awaited his second ‘lockdown baby’. With more...
by @maternityCPD | Aug 24, 2021 | Parental Leave CPD
Guest blogger and Teacher of Sport and Uniformed Protective Services in the Further Education sector, Chris Wilde reflects on how taking on the lion’s share of childcare during lockdown enabled him to transfer lessons from “Dadding” to his FE...
by @maternityCPD | May 10, 2021 | Parental Leave CPD
In my previous post I considered why I would want to volunteer my time in a school during days when I am not contracted to teach but caring for my child. I did approach one school in my area but instead I was offered the opportunity to support a local charity one...
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