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.

"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

• CONTENTSDedication and AcknowledgementsAll About The MTPT ProjectAbout The Chapter AuthorsForeword from Dame Vivienne PorrittIntroduction 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 ChoiceLucy Hemsley Rate of Return: Investing in Colleagues Returning from Parental LeaveCharlotte 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 ClassroomSherish Osman Time to Say Goodbye?Jennifer McCloskeyAfterword 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.

"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

• CONTENTSDedication and AcknowledgementsAll About The MTPT ProjectAbout The Chapter AuthorsForeword from Dame Vivienne PorrittIntroduction 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 ChoiceLucy Hemsley Rate of Return: Investing in Colleagues Returning from Parental LeaveCharlotte 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 ClassroomSherish Osman Time to Say Goodbye?Jennifer McCloskeyAfterword from Bridget Clay