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...