“The break and the continued commitment to my child are disruptive only when I have a manager who views these things as disruptive.”

It’s clear that a lack of support for parents is a barrier in many workplaces. And it may be in yours.

In this video, we’ll look at three sections of the Athena Swan Bronze Award application that explore potential barriers for parents. We’ll show you what some of our SAGE subscribers found when they looked into this in their Bronze Award applications.

Relevant section in the Athena Swan Bronze Award application

• 4.3 (i)-(iii) for higher education institutions
• 4.3 (i)-(iii) for research institutions

What we’ll discuss

• Good practice in place across the HER sector
• The importance of inclusive language in policies
• What the data tells us about who is (and isn’t) taking parental leave
• Common themes in staff feedback on experiences of parental leave and support for parents