Capability Policy & Procedure - June 2026

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. General Principles
4. Roles and Responsibilities
5. Procedure
6. Actions and Support
7. Failure to attend a meeting
8. Grievances raised during a capability case
9. Trade Union Officials

10. Time Limits for Development and Support Agreements
11. Appeals
12. Keeping Records
13. Training and Support
14. Monitoring this Policy and Procedure
15. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
APPENDIX 1 - Flowchart
APPENDIX 2 - The Role of the Companion

10. Time Limits for Development and Support Agreements

Development and Support Agreements will be retained on the personal file but will be disregarded for future “capability” purposes after 12 months.

However, there may be occasions when the employee’s performance is satisfactory throughout the period of agreement only to lapse soon thereafter. Where a pattern emerges and/or there is evidence of abuse, the employee’s performance record should be borne in mind in deciding how long an agreement should last.