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Willow-The Teacher’s Retreat @being_willow

On a mission to support the physical and mental well-being of all the teachers out there.

Joined September 2022
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Are you a teacher who is feeling stressed and over worked? Let's come together to find that work-life balance again. You've got this!
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Missing Mothers: retaining & supporting valued colleagues in the workforce

The MTPT Project's annual two-morning virtual conference with The New Britain Project.

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The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
7 Aug 2024
Did you catch @NikkiCuSmith and @LizzieRobinson3 on @R4WorldTonight last Friday? Here's their clip in full on @bbcsounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0021j… (from 28:29) #MTPTproject #MissingMothers @WeAreNewBritain @_bigeducation @FlexTeachTalent @WomenEd

The World Tonight - What is driving unrest on the streets? - BBC Sounds

How can online misinformation be tackled?

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The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
5 Aug 2024
A huge thank you to @LizzieRobinson3 and @NikkiCuSmith for responding to the #MTPTproject and @WeAreNewBritain’s #MissingMothers report on @R4WorldTonight Catch up on iplayer or listen to the first snippet here… 1/
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The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
4 Aug 2024
SLT and wondering how you can help reduce the loss of women age 30-39 from teaching? Join the self-led Life Friendly Leadership course from the #MTPTproject to transform your school culture. eventbrite.co.uk/o/emma-shep… #LeadershipMatters
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The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
2 Aug 2024
Staff @TheMercianTrust can enjoy a fully-funded place on the #MTPTproject's Sustain and Grow group coaching programme this September: eventbrite.co.uk/cc/sustain-… Use the code MERCIAN24 to secure your place! @MarkGoodwin8 @MercianTrustCPD @Miss_Goodyear @KateHazelwood4
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Florence Marie@fmnorel
3 Aug 2024
I've known @emma_au_soleil for about 6 years now. Her articulation of the issues around the motherhood penalty in education continue to astound and inspire me. Let's do something about this #edutwitter. Let's be BOLD. @mtpt_project @WomenEd
The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
2 Aug 2024
Thank you to @BBCNawal for this evening’s interview. “It’s so difficult to go back to work after #maternityleave… what is it about teaching in particular?” #MTPTproject @AnnaCMcShane #MissingMothers
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Baroness Mary Bousted@MaryWBousted
2 Aug 2024
It should be obvious that women, who make up three quarters of the teachers in the UK, should be able to work as teachers and if they have children, be able to take care of them. This should not be difficult to understand. The working reality of being a teacher must change.
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2 Aug 2024
'I didn't feel I was a good mum, or a good teacher' bbc.in/3WMK0oN
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It was a privilege to be interviewed by @BBCNews for this. I love my job and love being a parent; finding the balance is tough. Thank you to @mtpt_project for keeping me in the profession I love and @AnnaCMcShane for helping shine a light on this. @WeAreNewBritain
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y… Feeling privileged to have had my voice heard in this article. Thank you @bbceducation for shining a light on this. And a huge thank you to @mtpt_project for keeping me in the profession and loving my job again!

Exodus of new mums fuels teacher shortage in schools

More than 9,000 women in their 30s left teaching in England last year, the largest single group.

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So important this issue of retention is having some light shone upon it. If you are struggling with the teacher- parent load, I recommend getting in touch with @mtpt_project; without them, I feel I may have added to the shocking number of women leaving the profession.
The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
2 Aug 2024
Read our full report Missing Mothers - a collaboration with brilliant think tank @WeAreNewBritain. Available at newbritain.org.uk/missing-mo… #MTPTproject @WomenEd @FlexTeachTalent @AnnaCMcShane
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Does anyone know of a school mixing reception with year 1 and it working well? Without the teacher feeling complete burnout? Would love to know more about how it could work. Please get in touch
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Amazing @mtpt_project coffee morning at @coramsfields today. Such an amazing venue in London for families and feeling so privileged to be representing this growing community of parent teachers. You inspire me daily!
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I am excited to be hosting our second North London @mtpt_project coffee morning @coramsfields. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and also welcoming new people to the community. All parent-teachers and their children welcome. Get in touch for more details.
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I am thoroughly enjoying my Sustain and Grow workshops with @mtpt_project. It is so encouraging to connect with other teacher-parents who know exactly how I am feeling. This is well-being! I highly recommend. mtpt.org.uk/sustain-and-grow

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The MTPT Project@mtpt_project
18 May 2024
Replying to @Jord_an1 @ITimbrell @Miss_Goodyear
And if you're in #NorthLondon, join #MTPTproject Regional Representative @being_willow for a coffee at @coramsfields on Saturday 1st June ☕️☀️ x.com/being_willow/status/17… 6/ #MTPTproject #meetup #community #connect

Willow-The Teacher’s Retreat@being_willow
2 May 2024
Did you miss out on the last London @mtptproject coffee morning? Don’t worry- the next one is booked in and we would love to meet some more of you and your little ones. Come along and meet us @coramsfields this half term!
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📝 Emma “Useful” Sheppard 📖@emma_au_soleil
2 May 2024
@mtptproject has been temporarily locked out of our X / Twitter account. If you follow the #MTPTproject, please retweet this message so that our community know what has happened. We hope to have this resolved in a few days' time.

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Did you miss out on the last London @mtptproject coffee morning? Don’t worry- the next one is booked in and we would love to meet some more of you and your little ones. Come along and meet us @coramsfields this half term!
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I love supporting fellow parent-teachers through @mtptproject as their North London Representative. If you would like to be part of our growing London community, helping one another - please get in touch. We would love to meet you. mtpt.org.uk/laura-nwanya
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Anna McShane@AnnaCMcShane
29 Apr 2024
This my story and mine alone - but @mtptproject and @WeAreNewBritain want to hear yours If you left teaching between the ages of 30 - 39 please share your story so we can understand why so many left and if there is anything we can do to support more to stay
Schools Week@SchoolsWeek
29 Apr 2024
'Last year, nearly 9,000 women aged 30 to 39 exited the profession. Many of them held over a decade of experience in middle or senior leadership roles' 🤰@AnnaCMcShane buff.ly/3WhRrVe
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Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs@TSHubsBF
30 Apr 2024
Have you heard about the latest May 'Maternity/Paternity - Return to Work workshops'! @mtptproject 💫👏👀 eventbrite.co.uk/e/may-retur…

May Return to Work Workshop

For teachers, school leaders and support staff returning to work after a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave.

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