by @maternityCPD | Apr 24, 2021 | Family Friendly Schools
English teacher, and mother of two, Sabina Webster, explains how her changing identities of daughter, mother and teacher have influenced her experience of Ramadan. For as long as I can remember I had been the worst at getting up for Sehri (or Suhoor –the pre-dawn meal...
by @maternityCPD | Jan 1, 2021 | Family Friendly Schools
Head of PE and Dance and mother of two, Helen explains how shared parental leave worked for her and her husband, also a teacher. I am currently coming to the end of my second maternity leave, and second experience of Shared Parental Leave (SPL). SPL works by enabling...
by @maternityCPD | Aug 4, 2020 | Family Friendly Schools
Alex Mason, English SLE, adoptive parent and The MTPT Project’s Adoption Advocate explains how schools can support teachers going through the adoption process. As you go through your adoption journey you are asked to create your ‘eco-map’ of people who will be...
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...
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