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principles of timetable constructionThe construction of a quality school timetablewhich allows cost effective deployment of theschool’s most expensive resource, its teachingstaff, in a manner that delivers learning in the mosteffective and efficient manner is more of an artthan a science.Computer software can be a great support intimetable construction but it can never produce anoutput that has a higher level of quality than thepotential of the inputs. It is also the case that whilstsoftware will solve problems that have a solutionat high speed it will not make progress withfundmentally illogical requests.The human element in understanding theimplications of timetable structures which willbest serve a school and the detailed negotiationand discussion surrounding the management ofindividuals in the timetable is essential.This course will cover the critical elements oftimetabling including feasibility tests, ongoingstaff deployment analysis, the basic approaches totimetable construction and its link to efficient andcost effective use of teachers. During the two daysdelegates will learn the range of relevant conceptsand techniques and also have the opportunityto put them into practice in a school simulationexercise. Software to assist in timetable planningwill be provided to delegates for use after thecourse.Led bySam Ellis, ASCL Funding SpecialistMalcolm Trobe, ASCL Deputy General Secretary -PolicyProgrammeDay 109.00 Registration and refreshments09.30 Introduction●●General principles●●Curriculum planning●●Curriculum costs10.45 Refreshment break11.05 Structures●●Analysing structures●●Linear spread12.30 Lunch13.20 Timetable planning●●Schematic plans●●Analysing clashes15.00 Refreshment break15.20 Timetable construction●●Identifying fixed points●●Introducing flexibility●●Constructing the timetable●●Principle of compatibility16.30 Refreshment break16.50 Practical exercises and introduction to day 218.00 Conclusion of day 119.30 DinnerThese topics will be extended into day two as aseries of workshops where delegates construct aschool timetable using the principles covered inDay 1. The practical construction of a timetableexercise deals with a number of the issues thattimetablers usually experience in putting togethertheir school timetable.Day 2 starts at 09.00 and ends at 15.30.www.ascl.org.uk/training

application formPrinciples of timetableconstructionBook online at www.ascl.org.uk/bookonlineFirst name ...................................................................................................Surname ......................................................................................................Job title .........................................................................................................Full organisation address ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Postcode .....................................................................................................Telephone ..................................................................................................Email ...............................................................................................................Joining instructions will be sent by email - please provide yourcurrent email address.Please tick as appropriate:9-10 March 2012, NorthamptonshireMember. Membership number .........................................Non-memberFee enclosed £500 +VAT(includes Friday night accommodation)Please send invoiceI have a disability. Please contact me to discuss.I have a dietary requirement ................................................A supplement of £65 will be added for Kosher meals.Delegates may bring their own Kosher meal at no extra costto the venue with prior arrangement.Register to receive regular updates on ASCL CPD opportunities - email cpd@ascl.org.uk withyour full name, job title, organisation name and address in the body. Please type SIGN ME UP in thesubject line and we will email you the latest information as soon as it becomes available. Why notask your CPD coordinator to sign up too?Application forms: All application forms should be returned to: ASCL MAPS Office,The Association of School and College Leaders, 130 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7PG,fax: 0116 254 7501. Please make all cheques payable to MAPS (ASCL) Ltd. By completing this formyou are agreeing to accept our terms and conditions.Terms and conditions: All successful applications will be confirmed with joining instructionstwo-three weeks prior to the event. If you have not received anything by one week before theevent, please contact the ASCL MAPS office on 0116 2991122. Cancellation fees are based uponthe notice given. More than 28 days £100 admin charge. Within 28 days of event 50 per centcharge. Within 14 days of event 100 per cent charge. Name changes and substitutions at noextra charge. Bookings cannot be transferred from one event to another and will be subject tothe cancellation charges outlined. All cancellations/changes must be confirmed in writing. ASCLreserves the right to modify the programme detail which may occasionally become necessary incertain circumstances. 2011-12www.ascl.org.uk/training