A Guide to Teaching, Parenting and Creating Family Friendly Schools: The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher...

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Emma Sheppard

A Guide to Teaching, Parenting and Creating Family Friendly Schools

The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher Project Handbook

Emma Sheppard

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Routledge
30 December 2022

Organisation & management of education; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teacher training

At The MTPT Project we know that teaching can be a sustainable career choice for parents, and in this essential handbook, we show you how.

Supported by case studies celebrating the best that the family friendly schools and happy teachers in our community have to offer, this book is a lifeline for both educators aspiring to combine their passion for teaching with becoming a parent, and the school leader who wants to empower them. However you become a parent, or choose to grow your family and your career, this handbook will provide you with the guidance and cheerleading that you need to fulfil your personal and professional aspirations.

The book is divided into nine chapters, guiding readers from the first considerations of family planning, all the way through to the reality that some teachers and leaders may choose to leave classrooms for good. Each chapter includes:

the latest research on working families

legalities associated with different stages of working parenthood (including discrimination and how to avoid it as an employer and address it as an employee)

case studies from our community

suggestions for individuals and schools

recommended further reading.

Each chapter will help you to navigate the journey from planning a family, to stepping in and out of teaching to suit your parenting needs, to creating family friendly working environments, whatever your role in school. With its mixture of research-informed solutions, hints and tips, this text is perfect for colleagues embarking on their parenting journey and school leaders who want to take practical steps to retain and empower valued colleagues.

Edited by: Emma Sheppard
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.140kg
ISBN: 9781032043609
ISBN 10: 1032043601
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 30 December 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"CONTENTS Dedication and Acknowledgements All About The MTPT Project About The Chapter Authors Foreword from Dame Vivienne Porritt Introduction Planning for a Baby: Should we ‘Leave Before we Leave’? Claire Neaves Expectant Teachers: Breeders or Leaders? Naomi Shenton What is the Right Way to do Childcare Leave? Charlotte Bell MaternityCPD / PaternityCPD – Celebrating Choice Lucy Hemsley Rate of Return: Investing in Colleagues Returning from Parental Leave Charlotte Woolley Work Like You Don’t Have Kids… Flo Keith ""Family Friendly"", or Simply Good Leadership? Emma Sheppard Baby, Come Back! Supporting Teachers Returning to the Classroom Sherish Osman Time to Say Goodbye? Jennifer McCloskey Afterword from Bridget Clay"

The MaternityTeacher/PaternityTeacher Project is the UK’s charity for parent-teachers, inspiring, empowering and connecting teachers choosing to complete professional development whilst on parental leave. Made up of coaches, regional representatives, advocates, volunteers and community members across the UK, The MTPT Project work to make teaching and educational leadership a sustainable, family-friendly career choice.

Reviews for A Guide to Teaching, Parenting and Creating Family Friendly Schools: The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher Project Handbook

"""I am thrilled to endorse this important and comprehensive book focusing on the practical, psychological and organisational considerations of these critical issues. Through shining a light into sometimes uncomfortable or unexamined spaces in our system, the authors provide an informed and rigorous resource to support individuals and organisations. A powerful and useful addition to the education and leadership literature."" Liz Robinson, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Big Education"