1. General Information

Staff Absence Procedures

 All staff, except morning cleaning staff , are to telephone Regents Park anytime before 7:15am on the day of absence . Please call the following mobile phone no 07989 703839 and leave a message with a contact telephone number. The message must be left by the member of staff concerned. The Business Manager may then call the member of staff back to clarify reason for absence and expected timescale.  Cleaning staff due to commence their shifts at 6.30am should call the Cleaning Supervisor on the school number 023 8072 5714. Afternoon cleaning staff should also call the school number 023 8072 5714 and speak to the Cleaning Supervisor.  Please note it is not acceptable to text/telephone/email a colleague asking them to pass on a message. The employee must contact Regents Park themselves by telephone with the reason for the absence and expected duration of the absence.  He or she should also contact their line manager with work arrangements and also email cover work to coverwork@rpcc.onmicrosoft.com.  Teaching staff are to set adequate work for the assigned classes to progress; the work should include clear instructions so that the students can be guided by staff appropriately, and should not include any practical lessons. Please see the cover guidance in section 2.  Staff must ring the school each day of their absence either until they return or a doctor’s certificate is received by the school. A doctor's certificate is required after an absence of six working days [including Saturdays]. This should be forwarded either by post or emailed to the Headteacher or Business Manager on receipt.  On returning to work you are to confirm your return with either the Business Manager or Head’s PA (HR Team), prior to recommencing work, when arrangements will be made for your return to work interview with one of the HR Team.  After 5 separate occasions, or 10 days absence, a formal review meeting is held with the Business Manager. It is usual for all absence of 20+ days and for periods of repeated absence to be referred to OHU for advice.