Talk to me about #perimenopause and teaching. I know lots of people are discussing it, which is great, but I'd like to probe a bit more deeply and maybe write a blog, as it strikes me as a big topic for women of around my age... #edutwitter 1/2
I'm interested particularly in how (or if) it manifests itself, has an impact on work and life, and what strategies people have for managing it - and leaders have for supporting colleagues. 2/2
Gosh! Just finished work and this has clearly hit a massive chord. I haven't had time to reply to individuals at all but I promise I will be delving further into this and doing some writing!
Important advice via DM to get blood tests before HRT.
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Thread. On my knees (sofa) after 5 conferences in 7 days. Lessons learned (this could take several days)...
1. Nothing is educating as demanding as full-time working in a school. 2. Teachers are the most efficient and reliable people I know.
Lesson 3: if something someone says or writes chimes with you, tell them. To those who stopped my by coffee machines and outside toilet cubicles to do so, I could have (and quite possibly did) hug you all. It means the world. Thank you x
4. Check your privilege, check your judgements, check the room, check the speakers. Prejudice must be challenged - in ourselves as well, even if it’s uncomfortable.
#edutwitter I'm constantly inspired and reassured on here by a plethora of wonderful ideas and amazing people. My current preoccupation is with how we break OUT of the Twitter bubble and get these messages to those who (for valid reasons) might not engage with Twitter 1/
The reality is that many, many teachers and schools have fallen victim to the defence/attack mode in the light of new Ofsted perceived expectations, and some of the good work on retention risks being eroded 2/
There are many schools which, far from moving towards a more humane model based on trust are in fact INCREASING performativity measures, and I'm already hearing of new teachers wanting to walk away 3/