My school has implemented a change in lunchtime routines in a bid to
make lunchtimes run more smoothly and be more pleasant and sociable
for the children.

The result of this is an "expectation" that teachers will escort their
classes to the hall and remain there until the children have settled.

We still have midday supervisors but can the leadership of the school
implement this "expectation" during a lunch break?

Would it count as directed time? Can time be directed in the lunch
hour?

In article ,
   Ahoyhoy  wrote:
> Can time be directed in the lunch
> hour?

don't be daft!
5 mins to see your class out your room ...yes. no more!

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"Ahoyhoy"  wrote in message 
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>
> My school has implemented a change in lunchtime routines in a bid to
> make lunchtimes run more smoothly and be more pleasant and sociable
> for the children.
>
> The result of this is an "expectation" that teachers will escort their
> classes to the hall and remain there until the children have settled.
>
> We still have midday supervisors but can the leadership of the school
> implement this "expectation" during a lunch break?
>
> Would it count as directed time? Can time be directed in the lunch
> hour?

>"Ahoyhoy"  wrote in message 
>news:2idbe3lc9l2jvfcagaut7ao75mj6tvnq1o@4ax.com...
>>
>> My school has implemented a change in lunchtime routines in a bid to
>> make lunchtimes run more smoothly and be more pleasant and sociable
>> for the children.
>>
>> The result of this is an "expectation" that teachers will escort their
>> classes to the hall and remain there until the children have settled.
>>
>> We still have midday supervisors but can the leadership of the school
>> implement this "expectation" during a lunch break?
>>
>> Would it count as directed time? Can time be directed in the lunch
>> hour? 



On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:53:29 +0100, "MadLad"
 wrote:

>No - or to be polite no thank-you....
>
>see your union if the senile management do not understand the word NO!


Just to update on this.

I raised the issue privately with the headteacher.

The next day it was made clear to everyone that this supervision was
voluntary and she apologised for this not having been made clear at
the start of the term.

Thanks to all for advice.

In article ,
   Ahoyhoy  wrote:
> I raised the issue privately with the headteacher.

well done!!

-- 
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