S1 E27 Why gained time is a myth, and what we can do about it to survive!

On paper, your timetable looks lighter. In reality? You’re juggling school events, report writing, UCAS references, and internal exams—all crammed into the term you thought would be calm.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What teachers really face during ‘gained time’
• Why it often results in less time than before
• How to reframe your expectations and plan smarter
• Practical steps for streamlining your end-of-year workload

Quick Win: Use a ready-made lesson to save yourself hours this week. https://www.missestruch.co.uk/aqa-topic-lessons

Resource Roundup: Learn how to use ChatGPT to automate and simplify those tedious teaching tasks.

Watch the free CPD here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeKlJkUh0Qo

Helpful Links:

AQA Ready-Made A-Level Lessons → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/aqa-topic-lessons 

GCSE & A-Level Skills SOWs → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/teach-and-tell-bio-resources 

Essay Teaching Bundle → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/offers/JpHSX5jS