Sickness Absence Policy - June 2025

2. Scope

This policy applies to all our employees with the exception of staff on the complement of locally managed schools, for whom the policy adopted by their respective schools will apply.

In relation to Chief Officers, this will be managed in line with Part 4 – Disciplinary, Capability and Redundancy – JNC Conditions of Service for Chief Officers.

In relation to the Chief Executive, this will be managed in line with Part 13 - Procedure for Discipline, Capability, Redundancy and Other Dismissals – JNC Conditions of Service for Chief Executives.

If you are a probationary employee, the overall principles outlined in this policy will apply to you e.g. how to notify sickness absence. However, for the formal management of absence, the Probationary Policy will override the Sickness Absence Policy during the probationary period. Absence from work may be a reason for extending your probationary period and it may on its own be a reason for dismissal under the Probationary policy.