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Parents & Carers' Staff Network

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St Mary’s is committed to supporting all staff achieving a good work life balance in order to continue excelling at work whilst being able to balance their caring responsibilities. 

The network is open and welcomes all staff who are parents and those who are balancing work with caring responsibilities for family members. We aim to provide a supportive space and the opportunity to share experiences.

To support staff working flexibly we endeavour to hold events at different times and days of the week, and where possible allow for hybrid sessions, so you can attend remotely.

Membership

Please contact Rachel Bowles or Sheela Patel on parentcarersnetwork@stmarys.ac.uk if you would like more information, or to join the distribution list for upcoming events.

As members your insight is invaluable. Please do forward any suggestions for future events to us. We hope to hold two events per semester.

Events

October 2025

Informal Drop in/Chat: Wed 2 Oct, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita

November 2025

Informal Drop in/Chat: Thu 7 Nov 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita

December 2025

EDI Seasonal Social: Tue 3 Dec 4 to 6pm, 1850 Loft

January 2026

Informal Drop in/Chat/;Tue 28 Jan, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita

February 2026

Lunch and Learn with Carers UK: Wed 26 Feb,1 to 2pm, Room K21

May 2026

Wellbeing Check in: Thu 8 May, 1 to 2pm, J102

Memory Walk: Mon 19 at 12.30 to 1pm, main reception 

June 2026

Informal Drop in/Chat: Tue 24 June, 1 to 2pm, Dolce Vita

Supporting material

Athena Swan