Missing Mothers

Attrition and turnover, Flexible and part-time working, Parenting and caring responsibilities, Recruitment, Reports, Retention, Workforce diversity and representation

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Date: 2024

Author/s: Anna McShane and Emma Sheppard

Keywords: Working mothers; flexible working; maternity; paternity

Summary:

The report is based on survey research with women teachers who leave teaching following maternity, typically in their thirties. This accounts for a large proportion of attrition from teaching after the early career stage. It recommends changes that could attract more women to return to teaching following becoming a parent, in particular increased opportunities for flexible working.

Reference: McShane, A. and Sheppard, E. (2024). Missing Mothers. The New Britain Project

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