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At a time when all teachers are stressed, those who are parents face additional sources of anxiety, says Emma Sheppard

September returners will have to be properly supported if their return to teaching post-coronavirus is to be a success, argues Emma Sheppard

Returning to full-time teaching after maternity leave is not easy, says Emma Sheppard – you need the right support

Parents may have worries about classes being split between teachers – so communication is vital, says Emma Sheppard

All too often, inflexible timetables and inadequate facilities for expressing mean that returning to school as a breastfeeding mother is a nightmare. But leaders can welcome staff back with open arms by making simple, practical changes and being responsive to their needs, writes Emma Sheppard

The stereotype of part-time teaching is mothers staying at home with kids, but it’s becoming increasingly popular with men, too, writes Emma Sheppard