What this policy needs to do
It should cover:
- The purpose of the disciplinary policy and procedures
- When formal disciplinary procedures will be followed, that minor disciplinary issues are best dealt with informally first
- The initial investigation process, including:
- Who will be involved
- Timelines
- How the employee will be informed of the investigation and invited to meetings
- How meetings to discuss the problem will be held, including:
- Timelines and structure of the meetings
- Information regarding witnesses and companions
- Possible courses of action after meetings
- Appeals
- Working with trade unions
- How special cases will be dealt with
- Record keeping
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3 key questions to challenge this policy
1. What's changed in this most recent update, and why?
The School Staffing (England) Regulations