if taking two weeks they must be consecutive). The leave can be taken from the date the child is placed with the employee or at a date later than this, but must be within 56 days (eight weeks) after the date the child is placed with the adopter. An employee can change mind of the date on which they would like to take the paternity leave for surrogacy, but should give 21 days notice of their intended date. Headteachers/ Principals will be flexible where possible given the possible differences between the expected date of placement and the actual date of placement.
if taking two weeks they must be consecutive). The leave can be taken from the date the child is placed with the employee or at a date later than this, but must be within 56 days (eight weeks) after the date the child is placed with the adopter. An employee can change mind of the date on which they would like to take the paternity leave for surrogacy, but should give 21 days notice of their intended date. Headteachers/ Principals will be flexible where possible given the possible differences between the expected date of placement and the actual date of placement.
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