Menu
31/08/2005
Teachers’ working conditions set to change
Every school teacher in England will be entitled to allocate 10% of their timetable for planning, preparing and assessing lessons, under new government changes which come into effect on Thursday.
Planning, Preparation and Assessment time (PPA) is the third phase of changes to teachers’ working conditions. The government introduced the changes in a bid to encourage teachers to spend as much time as possible teaching and raising standards.
Commenting on the changes, Schools Minister Jacqui Smith said: “Planning, Preparation and Assessment time is about raising standards even further. It will give teachers dedicated time, within the current timetable, to plan and prepare for their lessons and help to personalise the education that our young people receive. PPA will not only benefit pupils, but will also help to reduce workload and pressure on teachers."
Chris Keates, General Secretary of teachers’ union NASUWT, described the introduction of the changes as “an historic development”. He said: “The provision of guaranteed time for planning, preparation and assessment, which cannot be used for anything else, will enhance the quality of lessons and enable teachers to continue to raise standards.
“It emphasises the crucial importance of a teacher’s core role – teaching.
“PPA time, when combined with the other contractual changes introduced since 2003, will ensure that teachers are able to use their expertise to develop more personalised approaches to teaching.
“This is good news for teachers, pupils and parents.”
The new measures follow other changes, which limited teaching cover to a maximum of 38 hours per year and removed the need for teachers to perform administrative tasks.
(KMcA/SP)
Planning, Preparation and Assessment time (PPA) is the third phase of changes to teachers’ working conditions. The government introduced the changes in a bid to encourage teachers to spend as much time as possible teaching and raising standards.
Commenting on the changes, Schools Minister Jacqui Smith said: “Planning, Preparation and Assessment time is about raising standards even further. It will give teachers dedicated time, within the current timetable, to plan and prepare for their lessons and help to personalise the education that our young people receive. PPA will not only benefit pupils, but will also help to reduce workload and pressure on teachers."
Chris Keates, General Secretary of teachers’ union NASUWT, described the introduction of the changes as “an historic development”. He said: “The provision of guaranteed time for planning, preparation and assessment, which cannot be used for anything else, will enhance the quality of lessons and enable teachers to continue to raise standards.
“It emphasises the crucial importance of a teacher’s core role – teaching.
“PPA time, when combined with the other contractual changes introduced since 2003, will ensure that teachers are able to use their expertise to develop more personalised approaches to teaching.
“This is good news for teachers, pupils and parents.”
The new measures follow other changes, which limited teaching cover to a maximum of 38 hours per year and removed the need for teachers to perform administrative tasks.
(KMcA/SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 September 2003
Rise in degree qualified teachers: survey
More secondary school teachers have degrees and more lessons are taught by teachers with degrees in that subject, according to the results of a new survey.
Rise in degree qualified teachers: survey
More secondary school teachers have degrees and more lessons are taught by teachers with degrees in that subject, according to the results of a new survey.
21 January 2004
Refugee teachers could fill gaps in UK schools, says agency
Education authorities should use refugees, fully qualified as teachers, to fill vacancies in the UK's understaffed schools, according to the Employability Forum.
Refugee teachers could fill gaps in UK schools, says agency
Education authorities should use refugees, fully qualified as teachers, to fill vacancies in the UK's understaffed schools, according to the Employability Forum.
14 May 2012
£10,000 Pupil Premium Award For Competitive Schools
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a new reward scheme for schools. The scheme would give schools that find the most effective ways to help children from poor backgrounds the chance to win £10,000.
£10,000 Pupil Premium Award For Competitive Schools
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a new reward scheme for schools. The scheme would give schools that find the most effective ways to help children from poor backgrounds the chance to win £10,000.
29 April 2003
Government and NUT dispute teacher numbers
Government claims that it has succeeded in recruited 10,000 more teachers - ahead of the 2006 target date - have been rubbished by the National Teachers Union (NUT).
Government and NUT dispute teacher numbers
Government claims that it has succeeded in recruited 10,000 more teachers - ahead of the 2006 target date - have been rubbished by the National Teachers Union (NUT).
21 October 2003
London teachers to benefit from £1bn home fund
The education department has announced a £1 billion package to help teachers buy family homes in London. The announcement is part of a wider package, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, to provide affordable housing for key workers, including teachers.
London teachers to benefit from £1bn home fund
The education department has announced a £1 billion package to help teachers buy family homes in London. The announcement is part of a wider package, unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, to provide affordable housing for key workers, including teachers.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
