Looking for some perspective.
At my school, full-time teachers get either a longer morning PPA or a shorter afternoon PPA, with the morning block being around 40-45 minutes longer.
Recently, some colleagues had the longer morning PPA more than once, while I consistently had the shorter afternoon slot. Over a half term, that difference adds up.
I raised it politely with the head and suggested rotating PPA so it was fair. He agreed verbally, but nothing changed.
After I followed up again, a whole-staff message went out saying the morning PPA would be adjusted, effectively removing the extra time so both sessions are now equal.
I was then told I could have a morning PPA slot - but only after the time difference had been removed.
I understand the system is now "equal", but it doesn't sit right. I wasn't trying to take time away from anyone - I just wanted fairness. Instead, the outcome is less PPA for everyone, and the change seems to benefit cover arrangements more than classroom teachers.
I keep flipping between feeling justified for raising it and wishing I'd never said anything.
Has anyone else experienced something like this?
Just to add that - they now get the extra 30 mins themselves because they don't have to cover us until certain time in morning?
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