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Timetabling for head of departments
Course overview
Timetabling Principles
The Head of Department or subject leader can play an important part within any timetable, as typically they give staffing preferences to the timetabler. Although they are only preferences which can be changed by the timetable, if the Head of Department is aware of the impact of things such as 'teacher teams', 'combing charts' etc then these can be factored in from the beginning.
Many schools find that involving HODs in the timetable process actually helps the timetabler and the resulting timetable. Simply because they feel involved and often have some clever suggestions for getting around what seem impossibilities!
This training can be 'residential' meaning the course is held off-site, with no distractions! If you wish the attendees can come the night before to the venue requested by the school for an introduction session so that discussions can start even before the training starts!
Outline
- Overview of a school curriculum (actual school curriculum can be used if desired)
- Understand impacts of staffing on the timetable
- Understand what a split teaching group is
- Understand how to pick efficient teacher teams
- Understand combing charts
- Understand conflict matrices
- Understand concept of the 'bonus'
Audience
- Heads of Department
- Subject leaders
- Middle leaders
Prerequisite
Ideally the attendees will have been given a copy of the school curriculum plan (if available) in advance for discussion on the training day.
Notes
MIST Services will work with the timetabler in advance to get an understanding of the school curriculum plan and discuss any particular needs.
Included in the price
- Course materials
- Include as many staff as you like
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Next available dates
We can deliver all our training bespoke on-site to your school any time of year, please enquire for details.