Reflections on Being a Black Teacher

Reflections on Being a Black Teacher

Maternity leave gives MTPT Project Blogger, Denique, the opportunity to reflect on race, identity and the importance of role models in our schools. Working in such a culturally diverse school in the UK has meant that I have the pleasure of teaching children from a...
Mother and Other

Mother and Other

EEmily Pringle (@EHP89), History Teacher and The MTPT Project’s Lincolnshire Representative explores her identity as a mother-teacher, and the opportunities to be grasped as she continues to progress as a teacher. As I enter my mid 30s and (I think) the end of...
The Classroom Garden

The Classroom Garden

MTPT Blogger and Primary Teacher, Deniquè D describes how the time for a spot of gardening during maternity leave lead to reflections on school culture, student wellbeing and classroom environment. One of the things I plan to do during my maternity leave is a bit of...
An Unexpected Career Break

An Unexpected Career Break

 I never envisaged I would have a period of time where I wouldn’t be teaching. Since becoming a teacher nearly ten years ago I have loved being immersed in school life: the buzz of the classroom when a lesson is being well received; the staff room and department...