028 How do you build a pro-family school? | Hayley Leyshon-Brady
- Author
- Kathleen Cushnie
- Published
- Wed 24 Aug 2022
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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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