This is a list of model HR policies and guidance available for LA-maintained schools to use. Following these policies helps create a fair and consistent workplace while also providing important protection for both the school and the Local Authority from potential legal risks.
These policies have been discussed and agreed upon with unions, and schools are encouraged to adopt them. Where further consultation with staff may be needed before adopting a policy, this has been highlighted accordingly.
If you need any further advice or guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact your HR provider.
- Capability Procedure 2024-2026
- Carers Leave Policy 2024-2026
- Completing a Payment Voucher
- Disability Leave Policy 2024-2026
- Disturbance and Travel Allowance – Support Staff 2026-2030 (Policy for LA maintained schools)
- ECT Induction Policy 2024-2026
- Employment and Disability Guidance 2024-2026
- Equality in Employment Guidance 2025-2027
- FAQs for Parental Bereavement Leave
- FAQs for Bereaved Partner Paternity Leave (BPPL)
- Fertility Leave Policy 2024-2026
- Flexible Working Policy 2025-2027
- Flexible Retirement Policy Teachers 2025-2028
- Foster Carers Leave Policy 2026-2027
- Grievance Procedure – Summary of Process 2024-2026
- Guidance on inclusion and support for transgender non-binary and gender diverse staff 2025-2027
- Guidance on Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Entitlements 2026
- Guidance on Parental Leave 2026-2028
- Job Sharing Scheme for Support Staff 2024-2026
- Job Sharing Scheme for School Teachers 2024-2026
- LA Schools Procurement Policy Guidance
- LA schools Support Staff pay policy guidance 2025-2026
- LA schools Teachers Pay Policy guidance 2025-2026
- Leave of Absence Policy 2026-28
- Maternity / Adoption / Paternity Policy – Support Staff 2026
- Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Policy – Teachers 2026
- Menopause Workplace 2024-2027
- Model Alcohol, Drugs and other Substance Misuse Policy 2024-2026
- Model Appraisal Policy for LA Schools September 2024
- Model Code of Conduct 2024-2026
- Model Disciplinary Policy 2024-2026
- Model Grievance Policy 2025-2027
- Model Harassment and Bullying Policy 2025-2027
- Model Probation Procedure for LA Schools 2024-2026
- Model Sickness and Absence Policy – LA 2025-2027
- Model Social Media Policy – LA schools 2025-2027
- Model Whistleblowing Policy LA Schools 2026-2027
- Organisational Change Management Policy 2025-2027
- Safer Recruitment Policy 2026
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Guidance 2025-2027
- SCC Model Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for Schools September 2025
- Shared Parental Leave Policy 2025-2027
- Shared Parental Leave Guidance 2025
- Summary of capability process and supporting documents
The LA and Schools’ Choice have been working on updating school policies. This Policy spreadsheet outlines the status of each policy. The spreadsheet will be updated when further information is available.