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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.

West Yorkshire Lunch Time Meet Up
Saturday 11th October 2025, 12:00-14:00, The Mezzanine, Tong Garden Centre, Bradford, BD4 0RY

Our West Yorkshire community are getting together for a cosy autumnal lunch at The Mezzanine at the Tong Garden Centre. 

Join West Yorkshire Regional Representative, Lauren Nutton for baby- and toddler-friendly connection before heading for an explore of the garden centre or soft play. 

Coffee and cake are on us to get you started, and a more substantial lunch is available from the Mezzanine. 

Tell us you’re coming by booking on Eventbrite and email us at [email protected] to be added to the West Yorkshire WhatsApp group ahead of the event.

October Return to Work workshop
Tuesday 14th October 2025, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Autumn, 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 (Autumn “Coffee” Cohort)

Join in with our second session, using a hybrid ticket, on Thursday 16th October 2025, 9:30-10:30, online

The second session with our Autumn Parental Leave group coaching cohort takes place today, offering colleagues currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave three sessions of empowering group coaching. 

We’ve already explored themes of changing identity, and will continue with confidence and plans for the future over our next two monthly online sessions.  Your babies are absolutely welcome in our sessions and make great coaching partners!  

Sign up to the hybrid version of our programme is open until 12th November.

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 hybrid or recorded version of the programme on Eventbrite.

Sustain and Grow group coaching (September Tuesday Cohort)
Continues Tuesday 14th / Thursday 16th September, 15:30-16:30, online

The Tuesday and Thursday cohorts of our Sustain and Grow group coaching programme continue this week, offering colleagues back at work with children aged 5 or younger six sessions of empowering group coaching between September 2025 and March 2026.

Book your hybrid ticket on Eventbrite to catch up on a recording of our first session, Reducing Overwhelm, and continue on with five further sessions with a supportive cohort of teachers, leaders and support staff. 

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 ❤️  Alternatively, a fully-recorded version of the programme is available with a recorded access ticket.

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.

Teacher Development Trust Conference
Tuesday 21st October 2025, 08:45-16:40, Plaisterers’ Hall, London, EC2Y 5JU

Founder, Emma Sheppard, will be speaking at the TDT National Conference this year on a panel chaired by Baronness Mary Bousted: Making schools places where teachers want to be: what can leaders do? 

Tickets are available to attend the full conference on the TDT website.

Bedfordshire Coffee Morning
Thursday 23rd October 2025, 10:00-12:00, Poplars Garden Centre, Dunstable

Join Katy, our Bedfordshire Regional Representative, for an autumnal coffee morning with free coffee and cake provided by hosts Chiltern Teaching School Hub. 

As well as the local Teaching School Hub, Chiltern are brilliantly supportive partners of The MTPT Project, contributing to our Cradle to Classroom programme of parental transition support, and working to increase the diversity of the workforce in their Trust schools and across the region.

You’ll have the chance to connect with other educators across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, hear updates about what’s going on in the world of education, and are invited show off your little ones in their spooktastic Halloween costumes!

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

Central London Coffee Morning
Wednesday 29th October 2025, 10:00-12:00, The British Library, Euston

Our West and East London communities are coming together for a central London coffee morning this half term, at the British Library.

Join Regional Representatives, Laura Nwanya and Myfanwy Edwards for baby- and toddler-friendly connection and explore the grounds and exhibitions of the British Library.  If you’d like to spend some time in the children’s space, Story Explorers, booking is essential via the British Library website.

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 lovely partners, Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Educators).  Explore their work and events on their new website.

Life Friendly Leadership – November Cohort
Begins Tuesday 4th November, 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.

December Return to Work workshop
Monday 8th December 2025, 09:30-11:00, online

If you’re returning to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave this Winter, 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 (Winter “Coffee” Cohort)

Begins Tuesday 9th December 2025, 9:30-10:30, online

The Winter 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.

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.

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.

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.