September 08, 2021

008 How can you be an effective parent teacher? | Emma Sheppard

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This episode explores educators as parents. Being a parent is a full-time role as is teaching and educational leadership. Both roles are full on!

Emma Sheppard - Founder of the MTPT Project, speaks openly and honestly about her journey in education to where she is today.

Emma believes in Continuous Professional Development and that this is still achievable whilst on parental leave. We can be a parent AND an impactful teacher and leader.

The MTPT Project is the UK's charity for parent teachers.

Learning points:

The value of choice
Importance of coaching
Gratitude for educators as a parent

Resources:

Teacher Development Trust

Books
Unleashing Great Teaching: The Secrets to the Most Effective Teacher Development by David Weston and Bridget Clay

10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education by Vivienne Porritt and Keziah Featherstone

Being 10% Braver by Keziah Featherstone and Vivienne Porritt

Reports
Coleman, M. (2005) Gender and headship in the 21st century

Worth, J, Bamford, S, and Durbin, B (2015) Should I Stay or Should I go? NFER Analysis of Teachers Joining and Leaving the Profession.

Ministry of Justice (2017) Gender Pay Gap Report

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