Teachers’ sick pay and sick leave entitlement
This advice sets out arrangements for teachers’ sick pay and sick leave.
Sick leave
Most teachers will at some point need to take sick leave.
Sickness absence monitoring
Guidance about the operation of absence monitoring/management procedures so that members are better informed about what to expect.
Teacher’s attendance and sick leave in Northern Ireland
Advice on the monitoring of teacher absence reported as sickness absence in Northern Ireland.
Fit notes
Doctors issue fit notes to provide evidence of advice they have given to patients about their fitness to work.
Phased return to work
Guidance on a phased return to work, how it operates and answers to common queries.
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