We were delighted to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, by highlighting some of the incredible work and contributions made by officers, helping to support women in policing.
This year, the theme for IWD is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Our webinar gave our attendees the opportunity to hear inspirational accounts and discuss challenges faced and what positive changes are coming in the future.
You can watch the webinar by using the rewatch button.
Speakers
Belinda Goodwin
Parliamentary, Specials and Gender Lead - PFEW
Hayley Aley
Wellbeing Lead - PFEW
Lucy Walton
Police Constable - Lancashire Constabulary
Jen Sharpling
Police Sergeant - Metropolitan Police
Karen Giles
Police Constable - Metropolitan Police
10:00
Welcome
Hayley Aley
Belinda Goodwin
10:10
Inspiring and supporting officers for equality in Method of Entry
In this session, Lucy will speak about her innovative and ground-breaking work developing a bespoke course to support officers when attending training, especially around Method of Entry.
We will also hear about how she overcomes barriers, breaks down stereotypes and inspires others to follow in her path.
Lucy Walton
10:35
Bleepkind - The Inspiration behind the vision
During this session Jen, the co-founder of Bleepkind, will speak about what inspired her to create this one stop shop, supporting all officers to seek and offer support with their Job Related Fitness Tests.
Jen will also touch on her experience on Perinatal Mental Health in policing.
Jen Sharpling
11:00
Break
11:05
What keeps the Met's longest serving female officer inspired?
Karen started with the Met in 1976 and is still a serving officer today, making her the longest serving female officer of all time.
We'll hear what inspires her to still put on her uniform each shift and police London. Karen also inspired others to join - including her own daughter, Jen Sharpling!
Karen Giles
11:20
Women's Health update
Hayley will give a brief update on PFEW's second UK Policing menopause survey, ahead of the report being shared wider.
This survey will illustrate how best women can be supported in the workplace around menopause.
Hayley Aley
11:30
Wrap up and close
Our Inspiring Inclusion webinar was free to attend for federation representatives, members, police employees, media, academics and police charities.
A special thanks to our headline sponsor
