Example flexible working policy
Template
An example flexible working policy developed through the Department for Education’s (DfE) flexible working ambassador schools project, with support from other sector experts.
This example policy has been designed for all schools and settings, including:
- maintained schools
- academies/trusts
- special schools
- alternative provision
- pupil referral units
It can also be adapted for, or may be helpful to, other education settings, such as early years, sixth-form colleges, further education colleges and other providers.
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This example policy is intended as a guide.
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Consult with your staff and education trade unions as appropriate when developing your policy and consider how this relates to other policies, for example, your special leave policy.
Collaborate with your school or trust’s HR and consult with governing bodies or trustee boards.
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