Pregnancy and Expectancy
Congratulations! Whether you are already pregnant or expecting, or are planning for the future, The MTPT Project can support and empower you to combine your personal aspirations with your professional goals.
We have a number of resources available offering information and tips to help you make the right choices for you and your family.
Did you know...?
- Shared parental leave is an entitlement – your employer cannot stop you from taking it
- 54,000 women are pushed out of their jobs each year due to pregnancy and maternity discrimination
- You can interview for promoted positions or roles in new schools whilst pregnant
- There is no legal requirement to offer leave to support employees with IVF or fertility treatment
Shared Parental Leave for Teachers
Don’t hesitate to connect with Teacher’s SPL – their website and additional support packages tell you everything you need to know about shared parental leave, including how to use it to get full pay during your holiday periods!
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Fathers
What to Expect as an Expectant Teacher Webinar Series
Our four part webinar series will get you prepared for all things pregnancy, expectancy and parental leave as a teacher! Join us for our live events in May 2024, or access recordings of each webinar from June 2024.
I’m Thinking of Starting a Family… what do I need to know? – Live event on Monday 20th May @ 7:00pm
I’m Pregnant! Everything you need to know. – Live event on Wednesday 22nd May @ 7:00pm
Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: what to know and what to do. – Live event on Tuesday 28th May @ 1:00pm
What do different forms of leave look like? – Live event on Thursday 30th May @ 1:00pm
Each webinar will include 45 minutes of information (recorded) followed by an option 15 minutes Q&A. If you’d like to remain anonymous when attending, we recommend changing your name on Zoom.
All our events can be found via our Eventbrite page!
IVF and Fertility Treatment
Our Fertility Advocate, Nicola Mooney, is always happy to provide advice, support and a listening ear to anyone undergoing fertility treatment as a teacher.
Fertility Issues in Teaching have a website full of blogs and information regarding fertility treatment.
Our webinar, “Teaching and Fertility Treatment” is included in our Life Friendly Leadership programme.
Pricing
- What to Expect as an Expectant Teacher Series – £10.00 per webinar / £25.00 for x 3 webinars
- Teachers’ SPL support packages – £40.00 – £95.00
- Life Friendly Leadership Programme – self-directed cohort £75.00 / live cohort £125.00
The MTPT Project community is full of fathers who have either taken a standard fortnight of paternity leave, or enjoyed a longer period of shared parental leave.
Connect with our community through our Fathers Advocate, Paul Hunter, or get inspired by our series of case studies from teachers and leaders.
Enjoy hearing from Alex Fox in our panel event with Shared Parental Leave for Teachers.