Step by step guide showing how to submit and manage flexible working requests

Example

This guide outlines the process for submitting and managing flexible working requests in a school, trust or other setting.

This includes:

timelines for acknowledgment
meetings
decision-making
possible trial periods
written confirmations
options for appeal following partial or full rejection of requests

You may wish to amend as appropriate and include this as part of your school, trust or other setting’s flexible working policy.

This process must be completed within 2 months of a request being made. It is good practice to reach a decision as quickly as possible, although the time limit may be extended if agreed by employer and employee.

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Who created this?

This resource has been developed through the Department for Education’s flexible working ambassador schools project, with support from other sector experts.

The guide 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.