Welford and Wickham Primary School
Staff Leave Policy
PAID LEAVE
Is approved for:
- compassionate leave, e.g. urgent family affairs illness or death of close family member.
- hospital/specialist appointments (this does not include non-emergency dentist or doctor appointments).
- home emergencies: e.g. burst pipes, burglaries, fire etc.
- other paid absence is at the discretion of the Chairman of Governors following an application in writing. Approval must be given in writing and a copy given to the Headteacher.
On the advice of the Headteacher, unpaid leave requests will be considered for:
- a period of one week or less at the discretion of the Chairman of Governors following an application in writing. Approval must be given in writing and a copy given to the Headteacher.
- more than one week, following approval by the Staffing Committee and in consultation with the Chairman of Governors. Approval must be given in writing and a copy given to the Headteacher.
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