When to stop break duty (primary)
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@Hollie I just realised I put first. I meant third. That's where my head is at today 🙈. Did they tell you anything about ending them at all?
Mine got put a stop to at 28 weeks because when I was 28 weeks, it was very icy and cold.
I’m going to ask that after Easter when I’m into my third that they stop. I have constant lower back ache and I just need a break to sit down 😳
My view is … it’s in their best interests for you stay working as long as possible and it’s in yours too if you want it so surely they should accommodate you!
I can't remember when I stopped doing it but it was probably around 20 weeks. I stopped teaching PE at about that point too (though I worked part time so the other teacher did PE on their days) x
Who did your risk assessment? Can you talk to hr?
My (secondary) school had me on duty in the busy quad area where older lads would play basketball. I expressed my anxieties around doing duties there (I was at the start of third trimester) and nothing was done about it. Chased it up several times with my line manager and with HR, but still nothing. So I contacted my union and it was dealt with promptly as soon as they were involved. I was removed from the duty point and placed in a quieter area.
I think I stopped around 32 weeks but I was very much just generally supervising/chatting to kids on the playground and most were on the field playing football at that point. I would try asking again nicely first but then if they are being stubborn you are well within your rights to advocate for yourself and your baby. Point out the worst case scenarios and risks - and mention contacting your union for advice. Hopefully that will do it!
I am 26 weeks and still doing two a week! It was never put into my risk assessment 😞