028 How do you build a pro-family school? | Hayley Leyshon-Brady

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In this conversation, Hayley discusses challenging experiences, decision-making and how she has worked collaboratively  to build  a pro-family school which benefits  all stakeholders.

Hayley has been a Co-Head of a 3-11 primary school working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.  Currently,  the whole leadership team work part-time.  From September, Hayley will embark on her first solo headship and will be working full-time hours.   Hayley is the mother to two children, aged 9 and 3½ years old. She also has a son who was stillborn who would be nearly 5 years old.

*CONTENT WARNING*  This episode discusses miscarriage and stillbirth. 

Highlights

06:03    Stillbirth, sickness and absence policy10:17    Considering  co-headship and forward thinking governors14:19    Miscarriage policy and wellbeing19:49    Village of support and mum guilt27:44    Part-time leadership37:57    Benefits and challenges of a co-headship

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