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...
Holding on to Hope

Holding on to Hope

English Teacher, middle leader and #WomenEd network lead, Annabella Zanetti (@A_R_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....
Lockdown: Babies and Books

Lockdown: Babies and Books

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...