by @maternityCPD | Sep 2, 2018 | Family Friendly Schools
Five years and two maternity leaves after she first left the classroom, Frances Ashton (@FKAEnglish) talks work/life balance and powering through the return to work on your terms. I have always loved September. That crisp autumnal air, the excitement of new challenges...
by @maternityCPD | Mar 26, 2018 | Family Friendly Schools
Frances Ashton (@FKAEnglish) reflects on the satisfaction of putting theory into practice and helping shape her school’s ‘Family Friendly’ philosophies. Since I’ve been back at work, flexible working has been at the forefront of my mind. With the...
by @maternityCPD | Nov 15, 2017 | Family Friendly Schools
Frances Ashton (@FKAEnglish) explores what ambition looks like, beyond the ‘big dream.’ I advocate passionate dedication to the pursuit of short-term goals. Be micro-ambitious. Put your head down and work with pride on whatever is in front of you… you...
by @maternityCPD | Sep 25, 2017 | Family Friendly Schools
Following a spontaneous Twitter chat on flexible hours, part time positions and job shares, with expertise provided by Flexible Teaching, we found that many of our community interested in requesting flexible working were not even sure where to start with their Head...
by @maternityCPD | Sep 17, 2017 | Family Friendly Schools
MTPT alumna Madeleine (@M_X_F) talks us through her first two weeks as a full time working parent on the leadership team of her new school. “Perhaps it takes courage to raise children.” – John Steinbeck, East of Eden (1952) I’m two weeks in to my new...
by @maternityCPD | Sep 2, 2017 | Family Friendly Schools
Primary teacher and MTPT Project blogger, Lucy Braidley (@Lucy_Braidley) responds to the August #MTPTchat by sharing her experience of a phased return after parental leave, and offering her top tips to other teachers interested in similar arrangements. It wasn’t...
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