Return to Work workshops

Fully-funded for state school colleagues in the East of England, thanks to Saffron Teaching School Hub, Julian Teaching School Hub and Unity Teaching School Hub - Return to Work workshops and Parental Leave Group coaching cohorts run by The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher project, the UK's charity for parent-teachers.


What is a Return to Work workshop? 

The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher Project Return to Work workshop is a highly supportive session aimed specifically at teachers, school leaders and support staff preparing to return to work following a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. 

During the 90-minute workshop participants will learn about their legal entitlements as returning parents and the best practice they can request from schools to support their return. The workshop offers the headspace to consider organisational logistics at home and at school, and prepare practically and emotionally for a confident return.   

These are baby-friendly events facilitated by Emma Sheppard, Founder of The MTPT Project, the UK's charity for parent-teachers.   

Spring/Summer 2024 workshop dates & booking links  

To book a fully-funded place, click on the relevant link and choose the ticket ‘State School Colleagues in Funded Regions’. 

Workshop date 

Booking link 

Tuesday 30th January 09:30-11:00

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Tuesday 26th March 09:30-11:00

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Monday 20th May 09:30-11:00

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Monday 17th June 09:30-11:00

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Friday 12th July 09:30-11:00

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Parental Leave group coaching cohorts

Colleagues currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave can enjoy a fully-funded place on the Spring cohort of The MTPT Project's group coaching programme. 

This three-month programme takes place online in small groups of 8-15 participants, and explores themes of change, identity, confidence and plans for the future.

'Funded Region' tickets are available on Eventbrite at the links below.

Cohort start date 

Booking link 

Spring Cohort - starts Thursday 8th February 

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Summer Cohort - starts Friday 19th April

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Downloadable flyer

You can download a flyer with the workshop dates and booking links below.