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kbb23 · 20/05/2018 19:57

I've been at my school since September and was happy to work full time however I have found the last few months very hard and feel like a terrible parent at times. I think to combat my current mental state I need to go part time to be able to give more time to my child. Am I entitled to ask for part time only having been at the school since September?

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greathat · 20/05/2018 19:58

You can ask but they don't have to say yes. Ask quick though as they will be sorting staffing for next year. You might have left it a bit late...

PotteringAlong · 20/05/2018 20:00

You can ask but at this late stage they might say no. When I went down to 0.6 I asked in January and I thought that was cutting it a bit fine!

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kbb23 · 20/05/2018 20:05

Thanks I was thinking it's late but if I don't ask I think I'll drive myself insane for not knowing. Next thing do I just need to write a letter to head to ask or to governors?

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PotteringAlong · 20/05/2018 20:17

I wrote to the head. But remember you can only ask once in a 12 month period. If they say no, you cannot legally ask until this time next year. I might be inclined to think that I’d stick it out for one more year and use my 1 ask a year to ask in October for the following academic year when the notice period might make them more able to agree.

gingerbreadbiscuits · 20/05/2018 20:19

Ask now. They legally have to consider your application once a year but you can always ask twice. The worst they can do is ignore it.

MadeinBelfast · 20/05/2018 20:23

I think it'd be fine now to ask but say if it's not possible for this September could it be considered for the next academic year. I don't know if you're primary or secondary but as a HoD I'd prefer to know now so that I could make plans. For instance, it might make a difference to any recruitment plans/ organising people's maternity leave cover etc if I knew someone wanted to go part-time.

GoJohnnyGoGoGoGo · 20/05/2018 20:26

I asked in May to go down to 0.8 for Sept for one year (so I had the option to go back up if I wanted to). It was accepted and I found the balance perfect for me.

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kbb23 · 20/05/2018 21:48

Thanks everyone. I only want to go down to 0.8 so going to ask and see what happens. Nothing to lose now I guess. Any ideas of important things to add into my letter of request?

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noblegiraffe · 21/05/2018 10:39

There’s advice on the TES forum on how to write your letter, how long they have to reply, when you can appeal etc.
You need to present a business case, so how will the other 0.2 be covered, whether you expect a full day off etc.

Roseandharry · 17/06/2018 15:36

How did you get on @kbb23 ??

Rainbowfairy9 · 21/06/2018 07:50

Had my appeal yesterday so just a waiting game now to find out.

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