The Directed Time Pack helps you explain, plan and check the 1,265-hour limit clearly, without adding workload or creating avoidable misunderstandings. Built by practising school leaders in the HeadteacherChat community.
1,265 hours is the maximum directed time for full-time teachers on STPCD terms. It is not the total number of hours teachers work, and the pack explains why it should not be confused with the 32.5-hour pupil week.
What's inside
- How to use the pack: where to start and what to do first
- Understanding the 1,265-hour rule: a plain-English guide for school leaders
- Key compliance principles for leaders
- Annual leader checklist
- Directed time calculator template
- Worked example of a directed time calculation
- Governor and trust assurance questions
- Staff communication script
- Common misinformation risks and how to respond
Delivered as one zip file, with every document in editable Word and PDF. Check your own contracts, local agreements and HR advice, especially in academy and trust contexts.
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