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Topics and Articles

Capability
HR Resources Capability

Carer's Leave
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Carer's Leave

Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment

Checks on Non-Employees
DBS Who Needs a DBS Check? Checks on Non-Employees

Childcare Disqualification Regulations
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Childcare Disqualification Regulations

Children's Barred List Checks
DBS Pre-Employment / Children's Barred List Children's Barred List Checks

Conditional Offer Letters
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Conditional Offer Letters

Conduct
HR Resources Conduct

Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures

Conducting a Risk Assessment
DBS Positive Disclosures Conducting a Risk Assessment

Contracts and offer letters
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters

Creating a Wellbeing Strategy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Creating a Wellbeing Strategy

Resources

Calculating Continuous Service
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Guidance Guidance Guidance

Capabilty Policy and Procedure v1.0
HR Resources Capability Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Carer's Leave Request Form
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Carer's Leave Resources Resources Form Templates

Carer's Leave Policy v1.0
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Carer's Leave Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Change of return to work date following adoption leave
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources Resources Letter Templates

Changes to Written Statements from April 2020 - Checklist
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Templates and Tools Checklists

Checklist for DBS Update Checks
DBS DBS Update Service Undertaking a Status Check Undertaking a Status Check Checklists

Confidentiality undertaking for witnesses
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Other

Confidentiality undertaking for witnesses (only for use in serious cases)
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Investigations Resources - Grievance Investigations Other

Confirmation of Adoption Leave and Pay
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources Resources Letter Templates

Consent for Check Against the Children's Barred List
DBS Pre-Employment / Children's Barred List Children's Barred List Checks Children's Barred List Checks Form Templates

Contract of Employment - Headteacher (ACADEMY SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Other

Contract of Employment - Headteacher (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Other

Contract of Employment - Leadership (ACADEMY SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Other

Contract of Employment - Leadership (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Other

Contract of Employment - Leadership (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment - Leadership (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment - Support AYR (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment - Support TTO (ACADEMY SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Other

Contract of Employment - Support TTO (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Other

Contract of Employment - Support TTO (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment - Teacher (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment - Teacher (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment -Support AYR (ACADEMY SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Other

Contract of Employment -Support AYR (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Other

Contract of Employment -Support AYR (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment -Support TTO (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026) Other

Contract of Employment -Teacher (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent Other

Contract of Employment -Teacher (ACADEMY SPECIFIC)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy Other

Contract Template for Independent Schools
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Contracts Template Contracts Letter Templates

Topics and Articles

Data Protection at Work (UK GDPR)
HR Resources Data Protection at Work (UK GDPR)

DBS
DBS

DBS Checks
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks DBS Checks

DBS Policies
DBS DBS Policies

DBS Update Service
DBS DBS Update Service

Death of an Employee
HR Resources Termination of employment Death of an Employee

Declaration of Criminal Offences
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Declaration of Criminal Offences

Developing an EDI Strategy
HR Resources Equality Diversity & Inclusion Developing an EDI Strategy

Domestic Abuse
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Domestic Abuse

Resources

DBS Digital Identity Factsheet
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Other

DBS Digital Identity Verification Guidance
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Other

DBS Filtering Rules Guidance - Employers
DBS Positive Disclosures Filtering Rules Filtering Rules Guidance

DBS Filtering Rules Guidance for Applicants
DBS Positive Disclosures Filtering Rules Filtering Rules Guidance

DBS ID Checklist valid from April 22 2025 must be used from 1 November 2025
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Checklists

DBS ID Checklist valid from July 1 2021 until 31 October 2025
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Checklists

DBS Update Service Guidance for Employees/Volunteers
DBS DBS Update Service Update Service Guidance Update Service Guidance Guidance

DBS Update Service Guidance for Employers
DBS DBS Update Service Update Service Guidance Update Service Guidance Guidance

Declaration of Criminal Offences
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Declaration of Criminal Offences Declaration of Criminal Offences Form Templates

DfE Teachers' Standards
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Guidance Guidance Guidance

Disciplinary Investigation Report and Guidance Notes
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Form Templates

Disciplinary Policy and Procedure v1.0
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Disciplinary Processes - Internal Checklist
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Checklists

Dress and Appearance Policy
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Duty Clinical Manger Guide
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Topics and Articles

Family-Friendly Leave
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave

FAQ's
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence FAQ's

FAQ's
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence FAQ's

FAQs
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Conduct Capability Archived FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Capability FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures FAQs

FAQs
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) FAQs

Filtering Rules
DBS Positive Disclosures Filtering Rules

Financial Wellbeing
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Financial Wellbeing

Flexible Working Requests
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests

Resources

Face to Face Consultation FAQs
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold FAQs

FAQs for Employees - Optimise
Partner Services Employee Assistance Programme HELP EAP HELP EAP Other

FAQs for Managers - Optimise
Partner Services Employee Assistance Programme HELP EAP HELP EAP Other

Flexible Working Policy v1.1
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Flexible Working Request Application Form
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Resources Resources Form Templates

Flexible Working Requests
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Guidance Guidance Guidance

Flow diagram - Disciplinary Procedure
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Other

Flow Diagram - Flexible Working Request Procedure
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Guidance Guidance Guidance

Flow Diagram - Grievance Procedure
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Other

Flow Diagram - Managing Long Term Employee Absence
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence Guidance Guidance Other

Flow Diagram - Managing Short Term Employee Absence
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Guidance Guidance Other

Flow diagram - Performance Management
HR Resources Capability Guidance Guidance Other

Flow Diagram - Sexual Harassment
HR Resources Anti-Harassment and Bullying (including Sexual Harassment) Resources Resources Other

Flow Diagram - Shared Parental Leave (SPL) Procedure
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay Guidance Guidance Guidance

Frequently asked Questions - Using the Strictly Education DBS Portal
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance for using the Strictly Education DBS online system Guidance for using the Strictly Education DBS online system Other

Topics and Articles

Gender Pay Gap Reporting
HR Resources Equality Diversity & Inclusion Gender Pay Gap Reporting

General Absence Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management

Grievances
HR Resources Grievances

Guidance
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Ill Health Retirement Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Probation and Induction Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Grievances Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Anti-Harassment and Bullying (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Capability Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Carer's Leave Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Time Off for Dependants Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Annual Leave Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Appraisal Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Single Central Record Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Labour Relations Industrial Action Guidance

Guidance
Redundancy and Restructuring Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Guidance

Guidance
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Guidance

Guidance - Redundancy and Restructuring
Guidance - Redundancy and Restructuring

Guidance - Redundancy and Restructuring
HR Resources Redundancy and Restructuring Guidance - Redundancy and Restructuring

Guidance - TUPE Transfers
HR Resources TUPE Guidance - TUPE Transfers

Guidance and Information
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance and Information

Guidance and Information
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting Guidance and Information

Guidance and Information
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) Guidance and Information

Guidance for using the Strictly Education DBS online system
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance for using the Strictly Education DBS online system

Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks

Resources

GDPR Consent Form
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Other

Gender Pay Gap Reporting Guidance
HR Resources Equality Diversity & Inclusion Gender Pay Gap Reporting Gender Pay Gap Reporting Guidance

Gifts and Hospitality Policy
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

GLPC Pay and Allowance Rates 2025/26
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Green Book - National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Other Conditions of Service and Entitlements Other Conditions of Service and Entitlements Other

Grievance Investigation Report & Guidance Notes
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Investigations Resources - Grievance Investigations Other

Guidance -Conducting a Disciplinary Investigation (suitable for Investigating Officers)
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Capability
HR Resources Capability Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Conducting a Disciplinary Appeal Hearing
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Conducting a Disciplinary Hearing (suitable for Panel Members)
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Conducting a Grievance Appeal Hearing (guidance for Panel Members)
HR Resources Grievances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Conducting a Grievance Hearing (guidance for Panel Members)
HR Resources Grievances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Handling Complaints of Sexual Harassment (for line managers)
HR Resources Anti-Harassment and Bullying (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Instigating a Disciplinary Investigation (suitable for Headteachers)
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Managing Employee Grievances - General Principles and Guidelines
HR Resources Grievances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - Notetaking in Formal Meetings
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance - The Disciplinary Process - Key Issues
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance for Executive Pay Policy and Implementation
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Executive Pay Executive Pay Guidance

Guidance on Changes to Written Statements from April 2020
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance on Conducting Section 128 checks
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Section 128 Section 128 Guidance

Guidance on Conducting Section 128 Checks Checks (Academies/Independent Schools)
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Other

Guidance on Dealing with Positive DBS Checks
DBS Positive Disclosures Conducting a Risk Assessment Conducting a Risk Assessment Guidance

Guidance on Employing Young People
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance on Handling Grievances
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance and Information Guidance and Information Guidance

Guidance on Residential Special School Allowances
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance on Setting Leadership Pay under the STPCD
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance on Staff Induction
HR Resources Probation and Induction Guidance Guidance Guidance

Guidance on When to Refer to Occupational Health
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Guidance

Topics and Articles

Ill Health Retirement
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Ill Health Retirement

Industrial Action
HR Resources Labour Relations Industrial Action

Initial Setup - Strictly Education DBS System
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Initial Setup - Strictly Education DBS System

IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation)
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation)

Resources

ID Checking Guidelines (Disclosure and Barring Service)
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance

ID checking guidelines for Standard/Enhanced DBS check applications from 22 April 2025
DBS Processing DBS Checks - all customers Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance on conducting ID and Section 128 Checks Guidance

IHR Process Support Staff
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Ill Health Retirement Guidance Guidance Guidance

IHR Process Teachers
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Ill Health Retirement Guidance Guidance Guidance

Induction of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) Policy v1.1
HR Resources Probation and Induction Early Career Teachers Early Career Teachers Policies & Procedures Templates

Informal Capability checklist
HR Resources Capability Resources - Informal Capability Procedure Resources - Informal Capability Procedure Checklists

Invite to attend a KIT Day
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources Resources Letter Templates

IR35 Flowcharts
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) Guidance and Information Guidance and Information Other

Topics and Articles

Managing Bereavement
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Managing Bereavement

Managing Wellbeing at Work
Wellbeing at Work Resources

Managing Wellbeing Policy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Managing Wellbeing Policy

Maternity Leave and Pay
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay

Medical Fitness
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Medical Fitness

Medigold
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold

Resources

Managing probationary periods in schools
HR Resources Probation and Induction Guidance Guidance Guidance

Managing Probationary Periods in Schools (For use POST 01.07.2026)
HR Resources Probation and Induction Guidance Guidance Guidance

Managing Sickness Absence Policy
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Managing Wellbeing Policy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Managing Wellbeing Policy Managing Wellbeing Policy Policies & Procedures Templates

Maternity Dates Calculator
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Calculator

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy (ACADEMY SPECIFIC) v1.2
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC) v1.2
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC) v1.2
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Maternity Leave Application Form - Statutory Provisions only
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

Maternity Leave Application Form - Support Staff - Green Book terms
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

Maternity Leave Application Form - Teachers - Burgundy Book terms
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

Medical Fitness Questionnaire
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Medical Fitness Medical Fitness Form Templates

Medigold One referral and placement guide for schools
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Medigold One Strictly Education Placement Guide - Candidate
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Medigold One- Placement guide
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Medigold Patient Guide
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Model Agenda for Appeal Meeting
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Resources Resources Guidance

Model Agenda: Appeal Hearing
Redundancy and Restructuring Resources Variation of Contract Letters Variation of Contract Letters Form Templates

Monitoring Policy v1.0
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

My Medigold Health
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

MyOH Employee Launch Communication
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Guidance

MyOH Manager Launch Communication
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Guidance

MyOH Manager Portal Guide
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Guidance

MyOHRegistration Form
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Form Templates

Topics and Articles

Raising Sensitive Issues About Health
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Raising Sensitive Issues About Health

Recruitment and Retention
HR Resources People Strategy Recruitment and Retention

Recruitment Process
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process

Recruitment Risk Assessments
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments

Recruitment, Selection and Appointment
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment

Redundancy and Restructuring
HR Resources Redundancy and Restructuring

References
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks References

Requesting the Certificate
DBS Positive Disclosures Requesting the Certificate

Resignations
HR Resources Termination of employment Resignations

Resources
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Ill Health Retirement Resources

Resources
HR Resources Probation and Induction Resources

Resources
HR Resources Anti-Harassment and Bullying (including Sexual Harassment) Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Carer's Leave Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Resources

Resources
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Resources

Resources
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Flexible Working Requests Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Parental Bereavement Leave & Pay Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Time Off for Dependants Resources

Resources
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources

Resources
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Resources

Resources
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Annual Leave Resources

Resources
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources

Resources
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources

Resources
HR Resources Appraisal Resources

Resources
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources

Resources
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources

Resources
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Resources

Resources
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Single Central Record Resources

Resources
Redundancy and Restructuring Resources

Resources
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Bereaved Partner Paternity Leave Resources

Resources - Access to Medical Records Act 1988
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Access to Medical Records Act 1988

Resources - Acting Up
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Acting Up

Resources - Adoption POST 06.04.2026
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Resources - Adoption POST 06.04.2026

Resources - Adoption PRE 06.04.2026
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Resources - Adoption PRE 06.04.2026

Resources - Appeals Procedure
HR Resources Capability Resources - Appeals Procedure

Resources - Birth POST 06.04.2026
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Resources - Birth POST 06.04.2026

Resources - Birth PRE 06.04.2026
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Resources - Birth PRE 06.04.2026

Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools
HR Resources Capability Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools

Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment

Resources - Disciplinary Appeal Procedure
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Appeal Procedure

Resources - Disciplinary Hearing and Outcome
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Hearing and Outcome

Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome

Resources - Fixed Term Contracts
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Fixed Term Contracts

Resources - Formal Capability Procedure
HR Resources Capability Resources - Formal Capability Procedure

Resources - Grievance Appeal
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Appeal

Resources - Grievance Hearing and Outcome
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Hearing and Outcome

Resources - Grievance Investigations
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Investigations

Resources - Informal Capability Procedure
HR Resources Capability Resources - Informal Capability Procedure

Resources - Long Term Absence Appeal Procedure
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence Resources - Long Term Absence Appeal Procedure

Resources - Long Term Absence Formal Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence Resources - Long Term Absence Formal Management

Resources - Long Term Absence Informal Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Long Term Sickness Absence Resources - Long Term Absence Informal Management

Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action

Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts

Resources - Other contractual letters and documents
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Other contractual letters and documents

Resources - Process and Procedure
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Process and Procedure

Resources - Process and Procedure
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Process and Procedure

Resources - Process and Procedure
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Process and Procedure

Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring
Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring

Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring
HR Resources Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring

Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure

Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management

Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management

Resources - Suspension
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome

Resources - Template Apprenticeship Agreements
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Apprenticeship Agreements

Resources - Template Casual Worker Agreement
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Casual Worker Agreement

Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Academy

Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Independent

Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date is on or after 01.07.2026)

Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts Resources - Template Employment Contracts - Maintained (For use if employee start date PRE 01.07.2026)

Resources - TLRs
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - TLRs

Resources - Varying a contract
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Varying a contract

Resources - Work Related Stress & Wellbeing
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Work Related Stress & Wellbeing

Retirement
HR Resources Termination of employment Retirement

Reward Strategy
HR Resources People Strategy Reward Strategy

Right to Work in the UK
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Right to Work in the UK

Risk Assessment
DBS Pre-Employment / Children's Barred List Risk Assessment

Resources

Record of Child Protection Allegation - Personnel File
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Other

Recruitment and Selection Process Flowchart
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Guidance Guidance Policies & Procedures Templates

Recruitment of Applicants with a Criminal Record Policy v1.0
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Red Book - Teaching Staff in Sixth Form Colleges Conditions of Service Handbook
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Other Conditions of Service and Entitlements Other Conditions of Service and Entitlements Other

Redundancy and Restructuring Procedure - Academies / Independent Schools
Redundancy and Restructuring Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Redundancy and Restructuring Procedure - Maintained
Redundancy and Restructuring Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Redundancy Policy (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC) v1.1
HR Resources Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Policies & Procedures Templates

Redundancy Policy v1.2
HR Resources Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Policies & Procedures Templates

Redundancy Policy v1.2 - for use post 06.04.2026
Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Resources - Redundancy and Restructuring Policies & Procedures Templates

Reference Enquiry Form - Teachers
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks References References Form Templates

Reference Enquiry Form - Support
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks References References Form Templates

Request for time off to accompany mother to antenatal appointments
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Paternity Leave and Pay Resources - Birth PRE 06.04.2026 Resources - Birth PRE 06.04.2026 Form Templates

Request for time off to attend adoption appointments
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

Retention of Employee data in accordance with UK GDPR
HR Resources Termination of employment Resignations Resignations Other

Retention of HR Records Guidance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Guidance Guidance Form Templates

Retirement (no fixed retirement age) Policy
HR Resources Termination of employment Retirement Retirement Policies & Procedures Templates

Risk Assessment - awaiting DBS clearance
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - Disqualification
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - Expectant and New Mothers
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - incomplete pre-employment checks
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - incomplete pre-employment checks
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - Menopause at Work
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work The Menopause at Work The Menopause at Work Form Templates

Risk Assessment - missing historical references
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - Overseas Check Risk Assessment
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Risk Assessments Resources Resources Form Templates

Risk Assessment - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
HR Resources Anti-Harassment and Bullying (including Sexual Harassment) Resources Resources Other

Risk Assessment - Suspension
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Suspension Form Templates

Risk Assessment template - Duty to prevent Sexual Harassment at work
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Resources Resources Form Templates

Topics and Articles

School Pay Policy
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service School Pay Policy

School Teachers' Pay Award 2025
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances School Teachers' Pay Award 2025

School Teachers' Pay Review 2026/27
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances School Teachers' Pay Review 2026/27

Section 128
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Section 128

Sexual harassment
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance and Information Sexual harassment

Shared Parental Leave and Pay
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay

Short Term Sickness Absence
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence

Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks

Sickness Absence
Sickness Absence

Sickness Absence Management
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management

Single Central Record
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Single Central Record

Smart Clinic
Partner Services Occupational Health Smart Clinic

Social Media Profile checks
Partner Services Social Media Profile checks

Spring 2025
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates Spring 2024 Spring 2025

Spring 2026
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates Spring 2026

Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies

Succession Planning
HR Resources People Strategy Talent Management Succession Planning

Summer 2024
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates Spring 2024 Summer 2024

Summer 2025
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates Summer 2025

Summer Term 2025
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates HR Bytes Archive

Support Staff Pay and Allowances
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances

Supporting LGBTQ+ employees at work
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Supporting LGBTQ+ employees at work

Supporting Homeworking
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Supporting Homeworking

Supporting Staff Through Cancer
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Supporting Staff Through Cancer

Resources

Sabbatical Leave Agreement
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Resources Letter Templates

Safer Recruitment Checklist
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources Resources Checklists

Safer Recruitment policy v2.0
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Sample Investigation Report
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Form Templates

School Business Managers: Competency Framework (NASBM)
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Guidance Guidance Guidance

School Teachers’ Pay Ranges and Allowances: September 2025
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Script - FTC Meeting to discuss end of contract
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Fixed Term Contracts Resources - Fixed Term Contracts Other

Script - Management guidance regarding disparaging comments to students
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action Other

Script - Management guidance regarding social media use
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action Resources - Management Guidance Informal Action Other

Script A - Welfare phone call after a short absence
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Script B - Welfare meeting during absence and an on-going investigation
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Script C1 - Review of Occ Health Report and RTW meeting
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Script C2 - Review of Occ Health Report and RTW meeting - Stress or Mental Health
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Script C3 Review of Occ Health Report - no immediate RTW
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Script for concerns at appraisal stage
HR Resources Appraisal Resources Resources Letter Templates

Script for formal stage 1 or 2 capability hearing
HR Resources Capability Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Other

Script for formal stage 3 capability hearing
HR Resources Capability Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Resources - Formal Capability Procedure Other

Script for informal capability hearing
HR Resources Capability Resources - Informal Capability Procedure Resources - Informal Capability Procedure Other

Script framework - RTW discussion following suspension
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Suspension Other

Severance Payment Risk Assessment Business Case Template
HR Resources Termination of employment Termination by Agreement or Dismissal Termination by Agreement or Dismissal Form Templates

Shared Parental Leave (Adoption and Surrogacy) Policy v1.3
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Shared Parental Leave (Birth) Policy v1.3
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Shared Parental Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Sickness Absence and Sick Pay Policy (ACADEMY SPECIFIC) v1.1
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Sickness Absence and Sick Pay Policy (INDEPENDENT SPECIFIC) v1.1
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Sickness Absence and Sick Pay Policy (MAINTAINED SPECIFIC) v1.1
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Single Central Record Form Template
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Single Central Record Resources Resources Form Templates

Sixth Form Colleges - Teachers' Standards
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Guidance Guidance Guidance

SMP Application Form for job centre plus
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Form Templates

ST Invite Letter 1a - Informal Welfare Meeting
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Letter Templates

ST Invite Letter 3a - Final Absence Review meeting
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Letter Templates

ST Invite Letter 4a - Consideration of Dismissal Hearing
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Letter Templates

ST Invite Letter 5a - Appeal Hearing
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure Letter Templates

ST Outcome Letter 1b - Informal Welfare Meeting
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Letter Templates

ST Outcome Letter 2&3b – First or Final Formal Absence Review Meeting
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Letter Templates

ST Outcome Letter 5b - Appeal Hearing
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure Resources - Short Term Absence Appeal Procedure Letter Templates

ST Script 1 - Welfare Meeting - Setting attendance target only
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Informal Management Other

ST Script 2 - First & Final Absence Review Meeting - Setting attendance target &issuing 1st or final warning
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Other

ST Script 3 - Consideration of Dismissal Hearing
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management Short Term Sickness Absence Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Resources - Short Term Absence Formal Management Other

Staff Code of Conduct v2.0
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Statement Regarding DBS Checks for Staff
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks DBS Checks DBS Checks Form Templates

Status Determination Statement (SDS)
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) Templates and Tools Templates and Tools Form Templates

Substance Misuse Policy
HR Resources Conduct Staff Behaviour: Standards and Policies Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Suitability Declaration - Disclosure of Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Shortlisting and Pre-employment Checks Childcare Disqualification Regulations Childcare Disqualification Regulations Form Templates

Support Staff Appraisal Report Form
HR Resources Appraisal Resources Resources Form Templates

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Talent Management
HR Resources People Strategy Talent Management

Talent Planning
HR Resources People Strategy Talent Management Talent Planning

Teachers' Pay and Allowances
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances

Template Contracts
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Contracts

Template Contracts
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Template Contracts

Template Offer Letters
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Offer Letters

Templates and Tools
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools

Templates and Tools
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting Templates and Tools

Templates and Tools
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment IR35 (Intermediaries Legislation) Templates and Tools

Termination by Agreement or Dismissal
HR Resources Termination of employment Termination by Agreement or Dismissal

Termination of employment
HR Resources Termination of employment

The Humane Redundancy: Does it Exist?
Redundancy and Restructuring The Humane Redundancy: Does it Exist?

The Menopause at Work
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work The Menopause at Work

Time Off for Dependants
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Time Off for Dependants

Time Off for Training Letters
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Time Off for Training Letters

Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave)
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave)

Trade Union Facility Time Reporting
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting

TUPE
HR Resources TUPE

Turnover & Retention
HR Resources People Strategy Recruitment and Retention Turnover & Retention

Resources

Teacher Appraisal Report Form
HR Resources Appraisal Resources Resources Form Templates

Teachers' Working Time Summary (STPCD)
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Guidance Guidance Guidance

Telephone or Video Consultation FAQs
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold FAQs

Template - JD Executive HT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template capability support plan - teaching staff
HR Resources Capability Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools Form Templates

Template capability support plan for support staff
HR Resources Capability Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools Resources - Capability Procedure templates and support tools Form Templates

Template Conditional Offer Letter (Leadership Post)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Offer Letters Template Offer Letters Letter Templates

Template Conditional Offer Letter (Support Staff)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Offer Letters Template Offer Letters Letter Templates

Template Conditional Offer Letter (Teacher)
HR Resources Contracts and offer letters Templates and Tools Template Offer Letters Template Offer Letters Letter Templates

Template disciplinary hearing minutes
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Hearing and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Hearing and Outcome Form Templates

Template Disciplinary Investigation Minutes - Employee under investigation
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Form Templates

Template Disciplinary Investigation Minutes - Witnesses
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Form Templates

Template Equalities Impact Assessment
HR Resources Equality Diversity & Inclusion Public Sector Equality Duty Public Sector Equality Duty Form Templates

Template Exit Interview Questions
HR Resources Termination of employment Resignations Resignations Form Templates

Template file note for recording Outcome of Informal Grievance
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Guidance and Information Guidance and Information Guidance

Template Grievance Hearing Minutes
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Hearing and Outcome Resources - Grievance Hearing and Outcome Other

Template Grievance Investigation Minutes
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Investigations Resources - Grievance Investigations Other

Template Grievance Policy and Procedure v1.0
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Process and Procedure Resources - Process and Procedure Policies & Procedures Templates

Template Homeworking Policy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Supporting Homeworking Supporting Homeworking Policies & Procedures Templates

Template JD - AHT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - Caretaker
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - DHT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - HT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - IT Technician
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - Office Administrator
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD - SBM
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD TA
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template JD Teacher
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template Job Advert
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template PS - AHT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template PS - DHT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template PS - HT
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Adverts, job descriptions and job specifications Resources Resources Other

Template Questions for OH
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Resources - Miscellaneous resources including letters, forms, and scripts Other

Template Risk Assessment for Positive Disclosures
DBS Positive Disclosures Conducting a Risk Assessment Conducting a Risk Assessment Form Templates

Template Shortlisting Matrix
HR Resources Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Recruitment Process Resources Resources Other

Template Statement of Formal Grievance
HR Resources Labour Relations Grievances, Bullying and Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) Resources Resources Guidance

Template terms of reference for investigation - Disciplinary
HR Resources Conduct Conduct - Disciplinary Procedures Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Resources - Disciplinary Investigation and Outcome Form Templates

Template terms of reference for investigation - grievance
HR Resources Grievances Resources - Grievance Investigations Resources - Grievance Investigations Other

Template The Menopause and Hormonal Health Policy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work The Menopause at Work The Menopause at Work Policies & Procedures Templates

Template TLR Audit form
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Resources Resources Form Templates

Template TLR Audit Form
HR Resources Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment Resources - TLRs Resources - TLRs Form Templates

Template Transgender and other Gender Equality Policy
HR Resources Managing Wellbeing at Work Supporting LGBTQ+ employees at work Supporting LGBTQ+ employees at work Policies & Procedures Templates

Template Transgender and other Gender Equality Policy
HR Resources Equality Diversity & Inclusion Equality & Employment Rights Equality & Employment Rights Policies & Procedures Templates

Template Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure v2.0
HR Resources Whistleblowing Whistleblowing Policies & Procedures Templates

Term Time Only Pay and Leave Calculator
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Support Staff Pay and Allowances Resources Resources Calculator

The Manager Employee Journey
Partner Services Occupational Health Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Optima Health (For customers who purchased an OH SLA via Strictly Education commencing prior to 1 April 2026) Guidance

The Teachers Pay Award 2025 - Guidance for Managers
HR Resources Pay and Conditions of Service Teachers' Pay and Allowances Guidance Guidance Guidance

Time off for Adoption Appointments Policy
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Adoption Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Antenatal Care Policy v1.0
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Maternity Leave and Pay Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Dependents Policy
HR Resources Family-Friendly Leave Time Off for Dependants Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Elective Surgery Policy
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Fertility Treatment Policy
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Training Policy v1.0
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

Time off for Training Request Form
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Additional Paid and Unpaid Leave (Special Leave) Resources Time Off for Training Letters Time Off for Training Letters Form Templates

Trade Union Facility Time - Calculator Tool
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting Templates and Tools Templates and Tools Calculator

Trade Union Facility Time - Template Report
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting Templates and Tools Templates and Tools Form Templates

Trade Union Facility Time Reporting - Guidance
HR Resources Labour Relations Trade Union Facility Time Reporting Guidance and Information Guidance and Information Guidance

Training and Development Policy
HR Resources Appraisal Resources Resources Policies & Procedures Templates

TTO Calculator
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Annual Leave Resources Resources Calculator

Topics and Articles

What is Employee Engagement?
HR Resources People Strategy Employee Engagement What is Employee Engagement?

Whistleblowing
HR Resources Whistleblowing

Who Needs a DBS Check?
DBS Who Needs a DBS Check?

Winter 2025
HR Resources Newsletters and Updates Winter 2025

Workforce planning
HR Resources People Strategy Talent Management Workforce planning

Working Time
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time

Resources

Wellbeing Action Plan (Mental Health)
HR Resources Sickness Absence Management General Absence Management Resources - Work Related Stress & Wellbeing Resources - Work Related Stress & Wellbeing Form Templates

What makes a good referral guide
Partner Services Occupational Health Medigold Medigold Guidance

Working Hours Calculator Explanatory Notes
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Resources Resources Calculator

Working Hours Calculator for Term Time Only Support Staff (2025-26 Academic Year)
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Resources Resources Calculator

Working Time 'Opt Out' Form
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Working Time Resources Resources Form Templates

Working Time and Annual Leave Guidance
HR Resources Time off Work (incl annual leave and other special leave) Annual Leave Guidance Guidance Guidance

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