
Workload Wednesday
Sick leave and lesson planning
One of the questions we are commonly asked is “Should I be expected to plan lessons if I am on sick leave?”. Well, it depends.
While there is no firm DoE policy on this matter, the Union believes each case of teacher absence needs to be considered on its merits.
You should submit planning whenever possible, but you should also be aware that there are exceptions to the rule, e.g. when you become ill unexpectedly or have to care for a family member who is taken ill without warning.
If the absence is planned, it would be reasonable to expect you to submit planning. The length of (planned) absence should determine the detail of planning that you provide.
Uploaded 16 May 2018
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- Basic guides to working conditions - 24 Jan 2018
- Bullying - no way - 14 Mar 2018
- Day 8 advice - 31 Jan 2018
- Girls' uniform - 7 Mar 2018
- Industrial Education Relations Leave - 25 July 2018
- Managing student absences - 27 June 2018
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- Minimum period of LSL - 30 May 2018
- NCT lost because of public holidays - 9 May 2018
- Parent/teacher interviews -2 May 2018
- Recognising experience in the classroom - 7 Feb 2018
- SATE year 10 - 21 Mar 2018
- School leader workload - 28 Feb 2018
- Securing your break entitlements - 20 June 2018
- Sick leave and lesson planning - 16 May 2018
- Strengthened NCT provisions - 21 Feb 2018
- Support at formal meetings - 6 June 2018 2
- Teacher registration - 14 Feb 2018