The teacher's planning book will always be available showing lesson plans, timetables and curriculum documents. School Policies School policies are set out in the staff handbook and school policy file. It is the duty of each teacher to be familiar with school policies and to apply them. Voluntary Helpers Voluntary helpers are a valuable resource and we should welcome their involvement in the classroom. They can help in many ways across the whole curriculum.
Help can be on a regular basis or a specific event.
In all cases it is very important that the teacher should take the time to ensure that the volunteer fully understands and is well prepared for the activity in which he or she is involved. Volunteers should be made to feel welcome in the school and if numbers permit should be offered refreshment from the staff room at break times. All children have the right to equal opportunities. Teachers' expectations of behaviour and performance by all children should be the same. Groups, lines and all activities should be mixed where possible.