Make sure every cover lesson runs smoothly with this comprehensive and editable Cover Handover Document. This user-friendly template helps you clearly communicate all essential classroom information to the cover teacher, ensuring consistency and continuity for your students.
Contents:
- Classroom key information
- Subjects overview
- Learning intention / learning objective (LI/LO)
- Marking expectations
- Feedback guidance
This pack includes:
- PDF version of the template (ready to print and fill in)
- Editable Google Docs link (please make a copy before editing)
- Editable .docx file
What’s included in the document?
This handover sheet is designed to support any supply or cover teacher stepping into your classroom. It includes clearly structured sections for:
- Group Name and Date
- Key Info: allergies, behaviour concerns, changes in routine, etc.
- For each subject/class:
- Subject name
- Learning Intention / Objective
- Brief lesson summary
- Location of materials needed to implement the lesson
- Seating arrangement (if different from the usual layout)
- Marking expectations
- Flip chart/board location
- Feedback section to note how the lesson went
Perfect for planning cover for a single day or a longer-term absence, this structured format gives clarity to the cover teacher and reassurance to you.
Please Note:
To edit the Google Docs version, please remember to click “Make a copy” before making changes.
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