Evaluation of the Impact of Offsite PPA on Teacher Retention: School information sheet

Aims of the studyThe aim of the evaluation is to find out the impact of teachers being able to take their PPA time away from the school site on teacher retention, job satisfaction, wellbeing and sense of productivity.This is an exciting opportunity for your school to contribute to evidence about how flexible working affects teachers' experiences of work.Taking part will help us develop guidance for school leaders and policymakers. UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Chartered College of Teaching (CCT) are leading an evaluation of the impact of offsite planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time on teacher retention, which is being funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). What does the evaluation involve?Half of the participating schools will offer all teachers the opportunity to take their PPA time away from the school site.In these schools: