“II actually never planned to have as many tattoos as I do now, but I’ve found they make me feel so confident. I don’t always have the best relationship with my body and sometimes I look at these pieces of art on my skin and feel wonderful again. The only theme with my tattoos is that they’re all black and white. Despite multiple comments over the years, I’m a firm believer that tattoos do not define my professional standards or ability to do my job.”

“23 year old Primary Teaching-Assistant. I love spending my free time with friends, family and fantasy creatures in D&D sessions.“

“People who work in the education sector are always held to a different standard, especially in primary schools. I refuse to accept that the flowers on my arm somehow outweigh the 8+ schools I’ve worked in and my 4 years at university. The kids in my classes love my tattoos and always want to ask me questions about why I have them (and if they can colour them in.)”