A few years ago, I learnt to swim. Not as a child, the way most people do but as a grown up. I didn’t find it that easy, but when my children realised I couldn't swim, they naturally expected me to learn. So, I set myself a goal and through small steps, I did it. The...

You might have spent years building a career in the corporate world. The early starts, the packed commuter trains, the long days and drinks in the city.  The skills, the experience, the drive it took to get there. Then your baby comes into your life.  And as...

A job that fits around school hours isn't just wishful thinking - it's something we can help you find. Term-time jobs genuinely exist, in far greater numbers than most people realise.  The challenge isn't that they don't exist. It's that they're often hard to...

Surviving the summer juggle - practical tips for mums  The summer holidays can be a wonderful time to make memories with your children, but we also know they can be extremely exhausting!  When you're balancing work, managing childcare, keeping everyone...

The Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs), founded by the brilliant Coral Horn, do so much more than celebrate women in business. They create connections, open doors and bring people together in ways that can lead to opportunities you never expected. So when I was invited...

Successful Mums Career Academy was proud to attend the launch of Marmalade Trust's Loneliness Awareness Week at the House of Commons, joining charities, employers, policymakers and community organisations in an important conversation about reducing loneliness and...

At Successful Mums Career Academy, our mission is to help women get back on their feet, build confidence and find a job they love - and there are many ways to do this. While back to work training, coaching and career support are at the heart of what we do, we know...

Successful Mums Career Academy is delighted to have achieved the Matrix Standard accreditation for the seventh consecutive year, recognising our continued high‑quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Career Advice to women and returning mums. This year’s...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. A community of people offering care, encouragement and stability. But what we don’t always talk about is how that need for a village doesn’t end as a child grows; it follows us into new chapters of life. For many mums,...

This month, Successful Mums celebrates 12 years of helping mums rebuild confidence, return to work, start businesses and take exciting new steps forward. What started with one mum’s idea to support 100 mums has grown into over 12,000 thousand new beginnings. And it...

Remember that special 'Day One'? 77 days ago, we shared a photo of a group of mums starting their Supporting Autism in Education course with Successful Mums. There were nerves, excitement and plenty of unknowns. For many, it was their first experience of learning in...

The Power of Guest Speakers and Talking from the Heart about Autism At Successful Mums, we know that some of the most powerful learning happens when people hear directly from those with lived experience. For the past five years, our Understanding Autism programmes...

Many women returning to work worry about what they have missed during their time away from employment. But what if we started asking a different question? What skills have they gained in this time? At Successful Mums, we work with many parents of neurodivergent...

A guide for small business owners Jane Knight, Successful Mums Career Academy  Running a business can feel overwhelming. You might have a great product or service, but without clear sense of values, purpose and mission, it can be hard to shine and explain why you...

When people think about working in education, they often think there’s only one option: becoming a teacher. But education is a huge sector, filled with flexible, meaningful roles that suit mums brilliantly, especially if you’re returning to work or looking...

As we step into a new year, Successful Mums founder Jane Knight reflects on how it all began, how the community has grown and what lies ahead as we look towards 2026. "The start of a new year always feels like the right moment to pause, reflect and look...

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to pause, say thank you and share some news we’re incredibly proud of. We’ve created a Flipbook capturing some of our special moments - and you may even feature! From supporting over 1,700 mums to step into...

Our very own Jane Knight, founder of Successful Mums Career Academy, was featured among the inspiring honorees in Woman & Home’s Amazing Women Awards 2025. The feature highlights her significant impact in helping mothers return to work and celebrates her...

In July, more than 100 mums joined us at BOXPARK Croydon for our latest Find a Job You Love event. On the hottest day of the year, mums came together to connect with employers, explore flexible opportunities and feel inspired about the next step in their careers. The...

Jane Knight Interviewed by Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London  Jane Knight, founder of Successful Mums Career Academy, was recently interviewed by Eddie Nestor MBE on BBC Radio London to discuss the impact of the Find a Job You...

On the hottest day of the year, over 100 mums and women returners joined us for one of our signature Successful Mums events and the heat didn’t stop them showing up and taking action. This just goes to show the demand for support in Croydon and more importantly, the...

Successful Mums Career Academy Awarded Matrix Accreditation for Excellence in Career Support for the sixth year running! We’re thrilled to announce that Successful Mums Career Academy (SMCA) has been officially awarded the prestigious Matrix Standard...

We’re celebrating a huge win at Successful Mums Career Academy! Our Working in Schools Programme, developed in partnership with the Harris Federation, has just scooped a national award at the Quality Professional Awards for Further...

Confidence, Careers and Community - Successful Mums Lights Up Margate On a sunny day in March, we brought Successful Mums to the seaside and Margate didn’t disappoint. Our Find a Job You Love career event, hosted at the brilliant ARK in Cliftonville, welcomed 40...

Inspire Surrey - Empowering Women Returners into Digital Careers At Successful Mums, we believe every woman deserves the chance to find a career she loves, one that works for her life, her family and her ambitions. That’s exactly what the Inspire Surrey Women...

Finding Joy in the Small Things Life as a busy mum is full on. From packed lunches and school runs to work deadlines and washing piles, it can sometimes feel like you’re running on autopilot. That’s why it’s more important than ever to find those glimmers. Tiny...

I’ve always loved setting myself goals. Some I think about for ages, some come to me when I’m running and some at three in the morning. Whether they are scribbled on a post-it note, sent to myself via a voice note or in my Life Goals notebook, I love having something...

Successful Mums Career Academy is delighted to have achieved the Matrix Standard accreditation for the seventh consecutive year, recognising our continued high‑quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Career Advice to women and returning mums. This year’s...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. A community of people offering care, encouragement and stability. But what we don’t always talk about is how that need for a village doesn’t end as a child grows; it follows us into new chapters of life. For many mums,...

This month, Successful Mums celebrates 12 years of helping mums rebuild confidence, return to work, start businesses and take exciting new steps forward. What started with one mum’s idea to support 100 mums has grown into over 12,000 thousand new beginnings. And it...

Remember that special 'Day One'? 77 days ago, we shared a photo of a group of mums starting their Supporting Autism in Education course with Successful Mums. There were nerves, excitement and plenty of unknowns. For many, it was their first experience of learning in...

The Power of Guest Speakers and Talking from the Heart about Autism At Successful Mums, we know that some of the most powerful learning happens when people hear directly from those with lived experience. For the past five years, our Understanding Autism programmes...

Many women returning to work worry about what they have missed during their time away from employment. But what if we started asking a different question? What skills have they gained in this time? At Successful Mums, we work with many parents of neurodivergent...

A guide for small business owners Jane Knight, Successful Mums Career Academy  Running a business can feel overwhelming. You might have a great product or service, but without clear sense of values, purpose and mission, it can be hard to shine and explain why you...