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Teachers in England Could Get Four-Day Working Weeks

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Education Secretary Lucy Powell has asked the independent pay review body to consider letting full-time teachers in England fit their 1,265 directed hours into four days instead of five. Pupils would still attend school five days a week, with no cut to teaching time. It aims to ease workload and keep experienced staff. Recommendations are due by April 2027, with possible changes from September 2027.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 October 2026 at 6:03

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