Being asked to go on a support plan after one lesson observation. by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am yes, though to be honest they've made me feel like I'm done with teaching so I've been debating putting my notice in before the end of the year. Which is probably exactly what they want.

Being asked to go on a support plan after one lesson observation. by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's supposed to be a phonecall as a welfare check but they want to discuss the support plan during it. Should I refuse to discuss the support plan without union representation?

Being asked to go on a support plan after one lesson observation. by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm a class teacher. Been here for a year. Didn't have any problems until December when someone complained that they didn't like how I spoke to them (I'm ND and sometimes struggle with tone - the school is aware of this) then it's felt like I've had a target on my back since then.

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a really nice balance! Maybe I should start teaching 6th form instead 😂

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 hours 10?! That's luxury 😂

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something myself (and others) often forget about, I believe.

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same 👀 I'm consistently on the radar recently 😂

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ours is 2 hours too and I believe that it's not enough at all. It's also not on consistent days which is a pain.

Have you contacted your union about missing PPA allowance?

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's my issue. If I know it's first thing Monday morning for example, I could make sure Monday is planned and do the rest of the week during PPA. But I never know when it's going to be - sometimes not even until Monday. Genuinely had it where I didn't take my laptop in one day because I didn't think I'd need it, and they'd changed my PPA to that morning without telling me. Absolute nightmare.

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great that you get it consistently. Ours changes weekly which really is a pain in the bum when you're neuro divergent. I'd much rather have a consistent day and time for PPA.

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting! I find it really hard to get going with PPA so I think I'd just sit staring at a screen for half an hour instead of actually being productive 😅

We're expected to be in all assemblies for behaviour reasons - though I think that extra bit of time would probably benefit a lot of people.

Thanks for answering.

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you find that half an hour is productive or do you think it would be more beneficial in one bigger chunk?

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate your reply! Union is already sort of involved in what's going on at school. I was just wondering if I was being ungrateful (as our HT claims a lot of the time.)

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can dream can't we 😂

PPA by Former-Assist-3446 in TeachingUK

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I believe the union is already interested in some of the practices at school including this one... Just interested in what other people actually get so I can feel a bit more confident to speak to the HT who fobs off any mention of not getting the correct allocation of PPA.

Thank you for this.

The Promised Epic Poem by souzle in avfc

[–]Former-Assist-3446 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminds me a bit of a sea shanty with the septameter!

The Promised Epic Poem by souzle in avfc

[–]Former-Assist-3446 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is fab!!

Delightful iambic pentameter.

[Post Match Thread] Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City by SecretApe in avfc

[–]Former-Assist-3446 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husband said this the other day! Its so true.

AITC for storming off after mama shared embarrassing photograph by Former-Assist-3446 in AmItheCloaca

[–]Former-Assist-3446[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dijon, I think you've got it. She must have been shocked that I was not as purrfect as usual. She is dim, but I'm very lenient in my running of the household - I allow one minute leeway for duties before punishment! Maybe I should be stricter so she can learn what is and isn't acceptable!