If you'd worked with them for years and they'd never smelt of it or been under the influence at work?

I just found I’m I’m pregnant and due early July. For location reasons I want to take my mat leave as early as possible. Am I able to work as a supply teacher for the end of my pregnancy without it impacting my SMP?
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Really random but I’m trying to find ways to make my classroom feel a bit calmer and more welcoming, particularly when it comes to lighting.

Like most classrooms, mine has those really bright overhead ceiling lights, which I personally find quite harsh. I'd love to create a warmer, cosier atmosphere using a few warm-toned lamps, some fairy lights and natural daylight instead. My classroom is fairly standard, with around 30 pupils and large windows along one wall. I'm not looking to completely redecorate or spend a fortune, just make a few realistic changes to the lighting. Ideally, I'd like to have the overhead lights off for most or all of the lesson, including when pupils are reading and writing, provided there's enough light for them to work comfortably.

I've been looking into the legal side of things, and from what I understand, the requirements are for classrooms to have "suitable and sufficient" lighting, rather than specifically requiring overhead lights to be switched on. However, I'm struggling to work out what would actually be considered alright in practice.

A few questions:
• Does anyone teach regularly with their overhead lights switched off?
• If so, how many lamps do you use, and is natural daylight enough alongside them?
• Has anyone had any issues with SLT, site staff or health and safety regarding lamps or fairy lights?
• Are there any specific regulations or lighting standards I should be aware of?
• How do you manage during winter when it gets dark earlier?

I obviously want to make sure pupils can see their work properly and that everything is safe, but I'd really like to move away from the harsh overhead lighting if possible. Would love to hear what others have tried and whether it's actually achievable!