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Work-life balance toolkit - independent sector
ATL's guide to work-life balance for teachers in independent schools is designed to give you advice and practical tools to help you initiate the discussion on work-life balance in your school.
You can order your pack in printed form at the bottom of this page, or from our publications area. Alternatively, download individual sections from the links below.
The second edition of the toolkit comprises:
ATL's guide to work-life balance for teachers in independent schools - practical advice on how teachers and schools can collaborate on work-life issues, to the benefit of both
Work-life balance toolkit poster - visual reminder of the work-life balance toolkit, including suggested online resources
ATL workload survey - form to help staff and schools identify areas, eg routine administration, where work-life balance could be improved
Common tasks routinely undertaken by teachers - checklist of typical tasks carried out by staff, to help staff and schools assess individual workloads
My working week - weekly planner for common tasks, eg planning and preparation time
ATL learning needs survey - form to help staff and schools assess the learning needs of education staff, and how these may be achieved
ATL meeting assessor - checklist to help you assess the effectiveness of meetings you attend, and make them more effective in future
Procrastination form - personal checklist to assess how often you put off or delay tasks.
Need further advice?
Your first point of contact is your ATL rep in your school or college. Your local ATL branch is also available to help with queries, or you can contact ATL's member advisors on tel: 020 7930 6441 or email us. Please have your membership number to hand when telephoning and include it with any correspondence - this will help us to answer your query more quickly.
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Work-life balance is an equilibrium between the needs of the school and the needs of staff
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