#WomenEd Blogs
by Vivienne Porritt @ViviennePorrittThis is my 6th annual blog on Equal Pay Day for the UK which is on 20th November (Fawcett, 2024). Equal Pay Day is recognised globally and each specific date may be different due to the size of the #GenderPayGap in different countries. It's the day when women, on average, effectively stop earning relative to men ...
by Vivienne Porritt @ViviennePorritt I was privileged to join the #WomenEd South East England network in Brighton last week to celebrate our new book #DisruptiveWomen. It was an uplifting evening with 50 women joining us to network, learn, and be #10percentBraver. It was brilliantly organised by Ruth Astley and Bianca Greenhalgh and hosted by Patch...
by Ann McCann Still on a high from attending my first WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference I began to consciously look for opportunities that would develop my confidence and make me 10% braver personally and professionally. A charity that supports the SEN children I work with in my job and volunteer with on a Sunday, recently advertised the chance...
by Sandra Patterson FCCT @sandyzpatterson 'If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.' (Attributed to many.) In March 2022 I presented for the second time at a #WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference. I had to be #10percentbraver plus more as sharing personal information does not come na...
by Ann McCann I can honestly say that I feel at least 10% braver after my first #WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference in Belfast on 19th of September. I had attempted to attend a few times before but always some sort of other commitment got in the way - not this time! It is difficult to articulate just how powerful the impact of this day has had o...
by Caroline Stanbrook @caroline stanbrook This summer has been an exciting and nervous one for me. In September I am taking a step up in my career into the role of Associate Vice Principal at Winton Community Academy. It is a move that would not have been possible if my new Principal had not been open to flexible working. My new s...
by Rosie Boparai @physicsrosie When I first read Crenshaw's (1991) Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color, the concept of intersectionality surfaced two important parts of myself, which I believe many other teachers will have at their core: (1) my inner activist, and (2) my inner scient...
by #WomenEd NI @WomenEdNI From all of us in the #WomenEd NI network, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Parm Plummer for her dedication and support to our community. Many in our network might not realise the extent of Parm's behind-the-scenes efforts, but her contributions have been invaluable to us. Regardless of the time, Parm has always ...
By WomenEd Global Strategic Leaders We are very sad to say goodbye to Parm Plummer as a Global Strategic Leader and Trustee of #WomenEd. As is the case for many school leaders currently, Parm's workload has increased which has caused her decision. We are delighted that Parm will continue to support network leaders in Jersey and Guernsey until...
By Kiran Satti @miss_k_sunray3 Overcoming a fear. To care. Following your heart. To speak up. Paving your own path. Stepping in to the unknown. Being brave isn't always doing that one amazing thing. It's the culmination of all those brave steps you take to get to the amazing thing or overcome the next challenge. Being 10% braver – taking thos...