WomenEd Blogs

by Sandra Patterson @SandyZPatterson In a circle of support, we stand so strong, Guidance flows freely, where we all belong. Collaboration ignites the sparks of our dreams, Connections we foster weave powerful seams. With hearts #10percentbraver, we...

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by Virginia Mendez @virginiamendez First of all, I am one of you. I am the mother of a boy. I should say I'm also the mother of a girl, but since I love them both equally (as any mother does!), I trust that won't matter here. I'm an eager feminist,...

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by Lucie Ager @lucieager I recently attended an event in London that was so inspiring and left such a lasting impact that I feel compelled to share it with you. The evening brought together businesswomen from all walks of life, united by the simple...

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by Sila Nighat Shahid @silashahid Are spaces designed for women, or are women expected to fit into spaces? Every month, 1.8 billion women menstruate globally - they can experience excruciating period pains as they navigate through work, education...

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by Peter Wheeldon @PeterWheeldon Proud ally of #WomenEd and a passionate teacher! Recently, I attended an outstanding #WomenEd Malaysia conference and, out of an auditorium full of passionate and inspiring educators, I was one of only four men...

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by Salina Ventress @salinaventress Two years ago I published a blog celebrating the 'lockdown babies' turning 3 . Somehow, remarkably, our own lockdown baby turns 5 this week, leaving me wondering where that half-decade has gone. It's hard to decide...

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by Vivienne Porritt @ViviennePorritt CVP Group and WomenEd are continuing to partner throughout 2025 to deliver more funded training programmes.The first cohort has completed with exceptional outcomes. The third cohort is starting now. The next...

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by Vivienne Porritt @ViviennePorritt This is my 6th annual blog on Equal Pay Day for the UK which is on 20 th November (Fawcett, 2024). Equal Pay Day is recognised globally and each specific date may be different due to the size of the #GenderPayGap...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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by Ann McCann I can honestly say that I feel at least 10% braver after my first #WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference in Belfast on 19 th of September. I had attempted to attend a few times before but always some sort of other commitment got in the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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by Denise Freeman @geography_DAF Recently, I took on a leadership role that has really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I began a journey that has already taught me so much and forced me to reflect on so many things that I do, including the way I...

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by Charlotte Ward ( @misscharteach ), Sofia, Nicholas Webber & Rohini Vaja Organiser Perspective - Charlotte On 27th April, after a year of hosting termly events of a few hours, #WomenEd Hungary held their first full-day event! Discussions started...

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by Kerry Jordan-Daus Twitter LinkedIn Well, 9 years old – haven't the years just flown by? The cover photo is from 2016! Digging into my photo album, I also found this photo. Celebrating! What a journey we have been on together. Friendships formed,...

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by Kiran Satti and Vivienne Porritt @Miss_K_Sunray3 @Vivienne Porritt May is WomenEd's Birthday Month: we will be 9. Sunshine, blooming flowers and endless possibilities: this pretty much sums up the beauty and power that is #WomenEd. Throughout the...

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by Gemma Bolton-Hale Twitter LinkedIn In today's society, the role of a Gender Equality Lead in any organisation is more important than ever. As we strive towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world, it is imperative that multi- academy...

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by Tracey Leese Twitter During the recent school holidays I took my sons to see an exhibition which celebrated the engineering STEM work of Mary Adela Blagg (1858- 1944). Blagg lived in the market town of Cheadle in Staffordshire her whole life,...

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by #WomenEd Deutschland Twitter Since #WomenEd Deutschland was founded in 2018 many events have taken place in person and online. Regional groups have been established in Munich, Frankfurt, and the Nord-Rhein Westphalia region. Over the years events...

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