I've name changed for this as don't want to be identified!
I'm currently pregnant with my second, due the end of Sept. I'm a teacher and was due back at work with my collegues yesterday but in July, the school completed a risk assessment which stated that no pregnant staff were allowed on site. When I spoke to the Head, they said that I should not come in. I would only be back for 3 weeks before I went on Mat leave anyway.
Yesterday I sent an email to say that I was free to do anything to help (planning etc- anything to contribute) as I'm technically working from home and in the meantime I would continue to work on my professional development. I've had no response, I know it's only been a day but I feel that it was there decision to keep me off, they should at least check in with me? I am grateful that they are effectively giving me extra mat leave but I've been off since March and just need a bit of direction. I've been offered no guidance for what I should be doing suring this extra time off, either.
I do feel it was an opportunity to get me out of the way. There is some history in the fact that I had a terrible time returning to work after my first DC. I always try my best but I just seemed to get it wrong even after specially asking what they want and following all their strategies.
I am also part time and asked to return full time but they've said no, however, my mat cover was offered full time. I just don't get it.
It may be time for me to move schools but the anxiety is really getting to me.