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The Motherhood & Leadership series is a collaboration with The MTPT Project.

All nine episodes of The Motherhood & Leadership Series are sponsored by Teach First Networks. Find out details about all the networks on offer at www.teachfirst.org.uk/networks

In this conversation, Hayley discusses challenging experiences, decision-making and how she has worked collaboratively  to build  a pro-family school which benefits  all stakeholders.

Hayley has been a Co-Head of a 3-11 primary school working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.  Currently,  the whole leadership team work part-time.  From September, Hayley will embark on her first solo headship and will be working full-time hours.   Hayley is the mother to two children, aged 9 and 3½ years old. She also has a son who was stillborn who would be nearly 5 years old.

*CONTENT WARNING*  This episode discusses miscarriage and stillbirth. 

Highlights

• 06:03    Stillbirth, sickness and absence policy
• 10:17    Considering  co-headship and forward thinking governors
• 14:19    Miscarriage policy and wellbeing
• 19:49    Village of support and mum guilt
• 27:44    Part-time leadership
• 37:57    Benefits and challenges of a co-headship

Resources
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