Consider the frequency of meetings
Remember the directed time requirements
You can't ask teachers to attend meetings in excess of their annual directed time if:
- They're employed under the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), and;
- They're not paid on the leadership pay range
Only meetings that are mandatory count towards directed time, so remember to clarify to staff when a meeting isn't mandatory.
There are no rules like this for any other members of staff.
Refer to union guidance
When planning meetings for any staff, refer to union advice on holding meetings to avoid complaints.
For example, the union NASUWT suggests that teachers who aren't on the leadership pay range should attend only 1 meeting per week outside of pupil session times.
Review and streamline your meetings
For example, Hill Top Infant