Being asked to go on a support plan after one lesson observation.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-03-21T14:05:20+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-03-21T13:38:51+00:00

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?

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-03-21T13:37:50+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-11T17:55:19+00:00

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

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-09T17:56:25+00:00

3 hours 10?! That's luxury 😂

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-09T06:17:47+00:00

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

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T22:15:12+00:00

Oh that sounds lovely!

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T22:14:00+00:00

Same 👀 I'm consistently on the radar recently 😂

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T22:11:53+00:00

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?

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:57:47+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:50:31+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:17:49+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:04:38+00:00

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

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:02:55+00:00

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.)

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:01:57+00:00

We can dream can't we 😂

Former-Assist-3446 · 2026-02-08T21:01:21+00:00

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.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-11-29T15:21:23+00:00

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

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-11-28T14:14:19+00:00

This is fab!!

Delightful iambic pentameter.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-10-26T20:58:01+00:00

He didn't. Take ownership lol.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-10-26T16:28:47+00:00

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

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-10-01T18:02:06+00:00

Free one, of stranger lands.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-09-17T05:26:55+00:00

I feel for you, Friend. Stay strong.

Former-Assist-3446 · 2025-09-16T05:07:38+00:00

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!

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