WomenEd Blogs

by Yamina Bibi @mysbibi My speech for the #WomenEd Global Unconference 2023 Leadership, particularly Educational Leadership is challenging, complex yet rewarding. Let's be honest though: it's harder when you look like me. Let me tell you a bit about...

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by Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson 'The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet'. Adrienne Rich I write this on a beautiful Tuesday evening after a...

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by Lisa Hannay @lhannay1 This past weekend I flew to London for the #WomenEd Unconference 2023. My boss joked with me about being one of the rich elite jetting off to England for the weekend. I certainly feel rich after a weekend of empowerment and...

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by Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson Belfast hosted the BELMAS (British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society) conference on 14-16 July 2023. @WomenEdNI were invited to attend to host an information stand and also a conference...

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by Miriam Hussain @MiriamHussain_ I became a leader in my teacher training year and those first few years of leadership are what I reflect on the most. Initiatives that I did well but more importantly what I could have done better. Here are my top...

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by Global Strategic Leaders of @WomenEd In the realm of education, there are leaders who make a mark, and then there are those who leave an indelible legacy. Jules Daulby undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Jules has decided to step down...

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by Christine Bellchambers @dorsetsbl Having submitted my MEd dissertation a little over a year ago, I can now reflect on just how much I enjoyed the learning process. There is no denying that some parts were extremely difficult, and I will not be...

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by Dr Kerry Jordan-Daus @KerryJordanDaus As I draw breath on this rainy Saturday afternoon, I take this space to look back over my first year as CEO of Veritas Multi Academy Trust . This has been an amazing year, demanding of my depth of leadership...

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by Vivienne Porritt @ViviennePorritt Representation of more women leaders in education, including more diverse leaders, has always been front and centre to #WomenED. When our community began to grow, this was because we were all developing our...

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by Angela Schofield @DeputySchofield Kindness – the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Never more needed than when things are going wrong. So today, I want to talk about the F word. Failure. There are a lot of supportive...

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by Lisa Hannay @lhannay1 Too much time passes between writing. I write all the time, in my head. I spin ideas and craft thoughts into longer pieces but sitting and placing the words on paper takes time. It seems only when truly it feels as though I...

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by Kate Zogaj The under-representation of women in STEM disciplines has received a lot of attention recently. Women have contributed significantly to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics despite historical obstacles. This article...

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by Yasmin Ariff @AriffYasmin @CVPGROUP_ I wish I'd found coaching earlier in my teaching career. It has made me a better person on so many levels. But it came at a cost. Having invested £8000 of my own money into coaching training, it's fair to say,...

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By Julie Hunter @MsHMFL I gave a talk at a #WomenEd conference in January 2022 and only came across my slides again recently. With the background of leaders suffering from accountability measures in England, now seemed like the perfect time for me...

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By Briony Bowers @BrionyBowers Briony went to #WomenEd sessions at #rEDBerks2023 recently which led to her retweeting her 2021 blog. Sadly, progress since then has been minimal. In 2015 the New York Times published an analysis of the CEOs of S&P...

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By Claire Harley @clairevh How do you find the time? Something you've probably said to yourself about three times already this week. As an assistant principal, mum and EdD candidate I get where you're coming from. The past two months, however, have...

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By Chloe Burns Following the theme of being 10% Braver, for our second event, #WomenEd Hungary wanted to provide some insight into how educators can advocate for themselves during difficult times. We reached out to the Hungary Helsinki Committee ,...

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By Elaine Walker @ewalkerbyrne As a former journalist, I always loved writing my weekly parenting column, apart from the time I had all three children off with chicken pox and the feature editor chasing me for my column! So when the communications...

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By Sarah Moya @SarahMoya After nearly twenty years of working in education, I find it is difficult to pinpoint where and how my experiences as a female professional differ from my male counterparts when it comes to career progression. Indeed, the...

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By Lindsay Patience @mumsyme Flexible Teacher Talent recently asked in a Twitter poll how part-time TLRs (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) worked. I was shocked to find again that a large proportion of teachers are not being paid properly for...

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By Salina Ventress @salinaventress This week my youngest turns three, and it feels monumental. If, like me, you're a school leader or teacher and celebrate a 3 year old's birthday this March, congratulations; we made it. We've all been part of a...

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By Charlotte Ward @misscharteach "I went to the event not really knowing what to expect, but I came out with the satisfactory feeling of time well spent. I met interesting people and felt inspired." #WomenEd Hungary Launch Event Attendee We held our...

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By Yasmin Ariff @AriffYasmin Just before the pandemic started in 2020, I attended my first women's networking event hosted by #WomenEd London at Sarah Bonnell School in London. I don't think I had ever existed in a space like I did that day. I felt:...

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By beautiful, messy rainbow Parmjeet Plummer @ParmPlummer The 8th of March has become a day that holds significance and power for me in recent years. In the past, if I am honest, it has passed me by. Yet another tokenistic day to recognise something...

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