Explore inspiring and thought-provoking articles by Jane Knight, founder of the award-winning Successful Mums Career Academy.
With over 25 years of experience empowering and supporting mums back to work through education and skills training and contributing to government policy, Jane is a recognised voice in advancing career opportunities for women. Her articles offer expert insights into the political and social frameworks shaping employment in the UK, along with practical advice on equipping mums with the qualifications, confidence and specialist support they need to thrive.
Having established Successful Mums Career Academy in 2014, which has helped over 10,000 parents return to work, Jane brings a wealth of knowledge on diverse audiences. From ex-offenders and job centre clients to former city executives and women who’ve never worked, Jane understands the barriers they face and how to align funding and policy with real-world solutions that benefit families, the economy and society as a whole.
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Successful Mums Career Academy awarded MATRIX accreditation for excellence in career support for the seventh year
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...
It Takes a Successful Mums Village
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,...
Lifetime Achievement Award
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...
How our Autism Qualification is changing lives and finding mums Jobs in Education
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...
“You can earn more money, but you can’t earn more time”. Mums take back their careers at International Women’s Day event.
You can earn more money, but you can’t earn more time” speaks Julia Packwood about her decision to return to work after having children. Julia was a fully qualified teacher when she took a career break to raise her family. Struggling to find a way to return,...
We’re answering the call – New Supporting Autism in Education course launches
New Supporting Autism in Education course launches at Successful Mums In line with recent Government announcements, we’re launching a new course “Supporting Autism in Education” for mums who want to work in the education sector. In February, the Government released...
Talking from the Heart about Autism
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...
A guide for small business owners
by Jane Knight 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 do what you do. The...
The Value of Lived Experience of Autism
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...
Creating Your Business Values, Purpose, and Mission
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...
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