What should the staffing arrangements be during teachers non-contact time or short-term absence?
During teachers’ non-contact time and wherever possible during short-term teacher absence, one of the remaining members of staff should meet the following conditions: · they must be assisting or supporting the work of a teacher · they must be subject to the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher in accordance with arrangements made by the headteacher · the headteacher must be satisfied that they have the skills, expertise and experience necessary. The EYFS does not require schools to change the way in which they currently manage PPA time. These are the conditions set out in the regulations made under Section 133 of the Education Act 2002 and which must be met by support staff carrying out ‘specified work’. See also Time for Standards: Guidance accompanying the Section 133 Regulations under the Education Act 2002.
