Working Families is a charity providing free specialist legal advice and information for parents and carers about their rights at work. They advise on areas including maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, emergency leave, imposed changes, flexible working requests, pregnancy and maternity discrimination and in-work benefits. Visit their website , telephone their free helpline on 0300 012 0312 or email advice@workingfamilies.org.uk . Working Families also provide a support network for parents and carers of disabled children, with a dedicated disability adviser available on 020 7017 0072

Heads Up was founded by qualified teacher and experienced leadership coach Sonia Gill. Head’s up specialise in helping schools become authentically outstanding through their Journey to Outstanding programme. They also train school leaders in how to have Successful Difficult Conversations and offer School Leadership Coaching.

Since 2015 all schools that Heads Up have worked with on their Journey to Outstanding programme have improved by a least 1 Ofsted grade.

Maternity Action is the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, partners and young children – from conception through to the child’s early years.

You can call them on their Maternity Rights Advice Line 0808 802 0029