Library

The aim of this model policy on maternity rights is to ensure that all teachers and support staff are aware of their statutory and contractual and that they are treated fairly and consistently in accordance with relevant legislation.

Sample notices for teachers and support staff to give notice of maternity leave, notice of birth and sample request for keeping in touch (KIT) days.

A guide for support staff on qualifying for occupational maternity pay.

Crucial steps for teachers and support staff to take to protect your rights to pay rises before, during and after your maternity leave.

Maternity rights for teachers and support staff including statutory and contractual leave/pay, qualifying criteria, and specific schemes based on employment status.

A campaign poster outlining the NEU’s key demands in schools and colleges for teachers and support staff taking maternity leave.

A sample notice from a workplace rep seeking to protect the pay, job security and career prospects of teachers and support staff taking maternity leave.

A guide to the rights of teachers and support staff to leave and pay if your baby is born sick or premature and spends time in neonatal care before coming home.

A guide for teachers in sixth form colleges (SFCs) on qualifying for occupational maternity pay.

A guide for teachers and support staff on qualifying for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Maternity Allowance (MA).

A guide for teachers and support staff on starting, taking and ending maternity leave and how your job is protected.

NEU reps can use this checklist to involve teachers and support staff on maternity leave and help protect and enhance maternity pay.