Clearly structure the term ahead
We appreciate that the new term can be a daunting time for teachers, especially when mock assessments and exams are getting closer. Lessons, marking, planning – there are so many things you need to juggle all in one day. Planning ahead can help to provide structure and clarity, breaking down an intimidating to-do list into more manageable chunks. Both our primary and secondary school teacher planners include space for daily planning, so you can use time blocking to streamline your day and approach each class with confidence.
Looking to plan even further ahead? With our planners, you can also map out the whole year. This is especially helpful for teachers with students facing exams later in the year, providing invaluable peace of mind that you’re fully tackling the curriculum, reaching your targets and optimising your time. For secondary teachers who have several different classes, our ‘termly planning by class’ feature enables you to stay up-to-date across multiple sets of students. Of course, you can’t plan everything, and we appreciate that teaching comes with a whole host of unexpected disruptions. Even so, by establishing a clear structure, you have the flexibility to predict and adapt to issues efficiently.
Stay aware of important dates
As a teacher, the last thing you need is to realise at the last minute that you’ve forgotten an important date or deadline – and that’s where our teacher planners really come in handy. By clearly recording important dates, you can build a full picture of the year ahead. You’ll know exactly what’s happening and when – this helps you to avoid over-scheduling, preventing burnout and last-minute panic. With dedicated sections for things like I.N.S.E.T. days, you can make sure that both yourself and your students are always aware of term dates, holidays and major school events like sports days. What’s more, you can also use our planners to record key academic milestones like exams and coursework deadlines, so that you can prioritise and plan your lessons accordingly.
Stay up-to-date on your students' learning journey
Staying on top of your workload isn’t just about ticking off tasks and prioritising deadlines – it’s also about maintaining a strong, informed relationship with your whole class. When work stacks up and deadlines are looming, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing touch with your students. This is where a teacher planner can make a world of difference. Our secondary school teacher planners provide handy features like attendance and project mark registers, a record of home/school communication and attainment targets. This enables you to stay aware of each student’s progress, and means you can identify and resolve issues as soon as they arise, ensuring that nobody is overlooked.
Our teacher planners can also help you to maintain an efficient open dialogue with your students' parents. This is crucial – after all, a good teacher-parent relationship encourages consistency and can really help to support student success. Both our primary and secondary school teacher planners have spaces for phone numbers and addresses, making it easy and convenient to reach out to parents throughout the term. Our teacher planners also contain an area dedicated to parents' evenings, which you can use to proactively note down key comments or questions – this ensures that you are fully prepared for each appointment. What’s more, having a dedicated space for feedback and queries means that you’ll remember key points to consider going forward.
If you’re looking to kick off next term with a bang, you’re in the right place. As the UK’s leading personalised exercise book printer, we’re committed to providing premium quality resources at great prices. From reading records to homework diaries, we have everything you need to help yourself and your students stay organised and focused. For more information, you can visit our website or reach out on 01254 686 500 today, and we’ll help you find exactly what you need to manage your workload!
