Managing Teachers' Time in Primary Schools

Managing Teachers' Time in Primary Schools Synopsis

This paper examines evidence about the nature of primary teaching and work after the Education Reform Act, and discusses policy issues concerning teachers' workloads, staffing levels, the broad and balanced curriculum, and assessment and recording. Implications for heads and governors are explored. ASPE papers comprise a series of policy-orientated position on primary education from the Association for the Study of Primary Education.

The Association is a national body with regional branches throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, (an independent association exists in Scotland). It is dedicated to the study of primary education through open-minded and disinterested enquiry and through the collaboration of all those engaged professionally in primary education: teachers, advisers, inspectors, teacher educators, academics, researchers and others with an interest in primary education.