Lunch duty
Supervising pupils during the lunch break, a task on staff rotas.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- School life
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Related terms
- Break time All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A short break between lessons, usually mid-morning. US: recess.
- Lunchtime supervisor All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A member of staff who supervises pupils during the lunch break; traditionally called a dinner lady.
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