Conversation, camaraderie, complaints and caffeine – the staples of school staffrooms everywhere. A pupil-free zone, with its unspoken seating plan, kettle etiquette and possessive mug disorders. A haven for break and lunch time, where temporarily we are not just “sir” or “miss” – we can refer to one another with our actual first names and perhaps remember briefly that we are people.
Yes, the staffroom provides a physical space to be together and the mental space to be yourself.
A few years ago, the Education (School Premises) Regulations (1999) were subject to a consultation calling into question the need to provide a common shared area for staff. This discussion is now having an impact on planning decisions as some new schools do not include a designated staffroom.
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