Shared Parental Leave - Process Guide for Headteachers - March 2026
In this section
- Shared Parental Leave In Touch (SPLIT) Days
- Are SPLIT days mandatory?
- SPLIT Day Pay
- Return to Work Rights
- School Staff Absence Scheme
- Headteachers Checklist
- Shared Parental Leave (SPL) – Quick Guide
- Key Reminders
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) – Quick Guide
Quick reference for headteachers/managers handling SPL requests: Follow these steps to ensure compliance and smooth processing.
| STEP | ACTION |
| A. | Employee notifies intention to take SPL |
| B. | Check 8 weeks’ notice given |
| C. | Confirm maternity / adoption leave curtailed – form available |
| D. | Ensure Notice of Entitlement submitted on required application form |
| E. | Receive Booking Notice – application form available |
| F. | Determine leave type: Continuous or Discontinuous |
| G. | Approve continuous leave; negotiate / deny discontinuous |
| H. | Submit application to HR Absence Team |
| I. | HR Absence team issues confirmation letter |
| J. | Discuss cover & SPLIT days |
| K. | Employee takes SPL and returns after end date |