Mother and Other

Mother and Other

by | Jun 8, 2023 | Parental Leave CPD

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

by | May 3, 2023 | Parental Leave CPD

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

by | Nov 17, 2022 | Parental Leave CPD

 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

by | Jun 15, 2022 | Parental Leave CPD

English Teacher, middle leader and #WomenEd network lead, Annabella 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. No matter. Try...
Lockdown: Babies and Books

Lockdown: Babies and Books

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Parental Leave CPD

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...