Parental Leave Policy - April 2026

Who can take ordinary parental leave

You can take ordinary parental leave to care for your child if you have, or expect to have, parental responsibility for the child.

From 6 April 2026, the qualifying service requirement is removed. This means that all employees have the right to take ordinary parental leave, regardless of their length of service, provided that the leave begins on or after that date.

To exercise your right to take ordinary parental leave, you must comply with the notification procedure set out below.

If you are unsure whether you are entitled to ordinary parental leave, please contact the Absence Team.