The ‘M’ word – managing the impact of the menopause in your school

Everyone knows someone who is going through the menopause transition or who is perimenopausal. Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce (ONS 2018) and the average age for the menopause transition is 51. As more women go through the menopause during their working lives therefore, it’s vital that employers encourage open discussions to ensure the right support is in place to fulfil their moral and legal duties to their staff. The recruitment and retention issues facing education make this an even more important issue to consider properly.