Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Project
We are delighted to be supporting The UK’s charity for parent-teachers. The MTPT Project’s Cradle to Classroom programme is designed to specifically address the challenges faced by colleagues at different stages of their parenting journeys. The coaching and workshops are positive, empowering and offer participants the tools to fully enjoy both their personal and professional lives. 
- Support and entitlements for pregnant and expectant staff.
- Networking, coaching and professional development during parental leave.
- Return to work workshops and coaching support.
- Family and life-friendly schools.
- Making teaching a sustainable career choice.
This year, we have provided fully-funded access to all Harris Academies and our three Teaching School Hub schools in Essex and London to their programmes:
- Cradle to Classroom Programme of Support
Click here to watch recording of session from 09/09/25 - Passcode: LJX7.#0c
- Return to Work workshops
- Sustain & Group Group Coaching
- Parental Leave group coaching programme
Upcoming events:
Life Friendly Leadership – November Cohort
Date & Time: Tuesday 4th November, 15:30-16:30, online
Register here: Eventbrite
Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher Breakfast Briefing
Date & Time: Tuesday 18th November, 8.00am-8.30am, online
Recording available below:
Please see below links for all the support available:
Coaching Sign Up Links
- 1:1 Coaching for Harris Staff: https://www.mtpt.org.uk/parental-leave-cpd/harris-federation-celebrate-25th-coaching-participant
- Parental Leave group coaching: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/mtpt-parental-leave-group-coaching-cohorts-3435509
- Return to Work workshops: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/mtpt-return-to-work-workshops-3435429
- Sustain and Grow group coaching: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/sustain-and-grow-group-coaching-3463389
Life Friendly Leadership Programme
Research
- Missing Mothers, 2024: https://www.newbritain.org.uk/missing-mothers
- What happens to teachers after maternity leave?, 2025: https://thekeygroup.com/news-insights/what-happens-to-teachers-after-maternity-leave
- The Teaching Commission Report, 2025: https://teachingcommission.co.uk/report/
- MTPT Coaching Impact Report, 2025: https://www.mtpt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Coaching-Impact-Survey-1.pdf
- MTPT Coaching Impact Report, 2023: https://www.mtpt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-MTPT-Project-Coaching-Impact-Survey.pdf
For more information please visit the MTPT website:
