The Importance of Directed Time Calendars in Managing Workload
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Summer 2021
Our bargaining calendar and winning
in the workplace
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The bargaining calendar is a framework for
NEU groups to increase our influence in
every school, so as to have a positive
impact on our working lives.
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There is a priority campaign each term,
that relates to the academic year.
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This term, all NEU school groups will be
attempting to combat excessive workload.
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With all school groups raising the same
issue at the same time across the country -
Unity is Strength !
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Of course, this doesn’t mean that we
cannot raise other issues of concern in our
own school as well.
What is directed time?
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Directed time is when teachers are directed by their
Headteacher to be available for work
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The provisions of directed time are covered in sections 51 and
52 of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document,
pages 46-47
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Directed time covers:
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Teaching time
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PPA time
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Break time
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Duties
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Parents evenings
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After school meetings
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INSET/CPD
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Anything else teachers are “directed” to do.
Example directed time calendars
Posts &
comments by you
What we can do ……
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Directed time – and the other provisions of STPCD – were
not suspended during the pandemic. Many educators have
worked excessive hours this academic year.
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Use the
Excel
proforma to calculate the hours you have
worked this academic year.
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Continue to monitor this until the end of term.
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If there are any questions, raise them with your line
manager and let me know the outcome.
Directed time as the first step …..
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Directed time calendars are only the first step to combatting
excessive workload. They should be regularly monitored to
ensure compliance.
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But on their own, DT calendars do not stop excessive workload
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Are there any other workload issues that concern you ?
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How could we take these up ?
Next steps
Online
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Coduct in
school
Data
protection
Professional
boundaries
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Encourage your colleagues check their directed time calendars too.
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Inquire when the timetables and DT calendars for 2021 / 22 are being
prepared. We should be consulted on these.
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Ask your colleagues who aren’t here to come along to our next
meeting to consider how we can start to get to grips with workload.
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At this meeting we can ensure that things are operating as they should
be, and if they are not, how we might respond. We can also further
ideas about how we can work together to make workload
manageable.
More information
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Visit the campaign website:
www.neu.org.uk/directedtime
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvEqxxmbDoI
directed time
video
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Join your Branch and District Reps WhatsApp and Facebook
Groups
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Follow @NEUnion on twitter for campaign updates!
Understanding directed time calendars is essential for educators to manage workload effectively. These calendars outline teachers' working hours and responsibilities, helping to combat excessive workload issues. By monitoring directed time and engaging in the bargaining calendar, educators can address workload concerns collectively. Encouraging colleagues to review their calendars and participate in consultations for the upcoming academic year are crucial next steps in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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Starting to tackle workload : the directed time calendar Summer 2021 www.neu.org.uk
Our bargaining calendar and winning in the workplace The bargaining calendar is a framework for NEU groups to increase our influence in every school, so as to have a positive impact on our working lives. There is a priority campaign each term, that relates to the academic year. This term, all NEU school groups will be attempting to combat excessive workload. With all school groups raising the same issue at the same time across the country - Unity is Strength ! Of course, this doesn t mean that we cannot raise other issues of concern in our own school as well. www.neu.org.uk
What is directed time? Directed time is when teachers are directed by their Headteacher to be available for work This is a maximum of 1265 hours per academic year, spread over 195 days and has NOT been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic The provisions of directed time are covered in sections 51 and 52 of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document, pages 46-47 Directed time covers: Teaching time PPA time Break time Duties Parents evenings After school meetings INSET/CPD Anything else teachers are directed to do. www.neu.org.uk
Example directed time calendars Posts & comments by you www.neu.org.uk
What we can do Directed time and the other provisions of STPCD were not suspended during the pandemic. Many educators have worked excessive hours this academic year. Use the Excel proforma to calculate the hours you have worked this academic year. Continue to monitor this until the end of term. If there are any questions, raise them with your line manager and let me know the outcome. www.neu.org.uk
Directed time as the first step .. Online identity Data Directed time calendars are only the first step to combatting excessive workload. They should be regularly monitored to ensure compliance. But on their own, DT calendars do not stop excessive workload Are there any other workload issues that concern you ? How could we take these up ? protection Coduct in school Professional boundaries www.neu.org.uk
Next steps Online identity Data Encourage your colleagues check their directed time calendars too. Inquire when the timetables and DT calendars for 2021 / 22 are being prepared. We should be consulted on these. Ask your colleagues who aren t here to come along to our next meeting to consider how we can start to get to grips with workload. At this meeting we can ensure that things are operating as they should be, and if they are not, how we might respond. We can also further ideas about how we can work together to make workload manageable. protection Coduct in school Professional boundaries www.neu.org.uk
More information Visit the campaign website: www.neu.org.uk/directedtime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvEqxxmbDoI directed time video Join your Branch and District Reps WhatsApp and Facebook Groups Follow @NEUnion on twitter for campaign updates! www.neu.org.uk
