Workforce A plan to consider current and future workforce needs and Planning produce actions to ensure that they are met e.g. by training or succession planning Scope of policy and introduction Scope of policy On adoption by the Governing Board or Interim Executive Board (IEB) these guidelines will apply to the following types of schools: a) Community schools b) Voluntary-controlled schools c) Community special schools These guidelines will not apply to the following types of school as the council is not the employer of their staff. However, the Governing Board may choose independently to adopt these guidelines with appropriate amendments. a) Foundation and Trust schools b) Voluntary-aided schools c) Academies d) City Technology Colleges e) Foundation special schools f) Independent schools Introduction These guidelines follow: a) The principles set out in the council’s Redeployment and Redundancy Policy (council policy is indicated and included in italics amended to reference school bodies and job titles as appropriate). The council’s policy was drawn up following consultation with the recognised trade unions and teachers’ professional associations. b) The process required to meet governance arrangements within schools. Council policy Council is committed to providing all staff with a stable working environment where possible. However circumstances may arise where developments in, for example, technology and organisational requirements necessitate the need for change. Organisational change can lead to restructuring and movement of staff and such situations will be handled sensitively and fairly. This policy applies to all employees of Council. For school based staff the principles contained in this policy should be applied but agreement from the Governing Board will be required. This policy may be subject to review from time to time. This policy does not form part of employee’s terms and conditions of employment, and does not confer any contractual entitlement.
Workforce Planning A plan to consider current and future workforce needs and produce actions to ensure that they are met e.g. by training or succession planning Scope of policy and introduction Scope of policy On adoption by the Governing Board or Interim Executive Board (IEB) these guidelines will apply to the following types of schools: a) Community schools b) Voluntary-controlled schools c) Community special schools These guidelines will not apply to the following types of school as the council is not the employer of their staff. However, the Governing Board may choose independently to adopt these guidelines with appropriate amendments. a) Foundation and Trust schools b) Voluntary-aided schools c) Academies d) City Technology Colleges e) Foundation special schools f) Independent schools Introduction These guidelines follow: a) The principles set out in the council’s Redeployment and Redundancy Policy (council policy is indicated and included in italics amended to reference school bodies and job titles as appropriate). The council’s policy was drawn up following consultation with the recognised trade unions and teachers’ professional associations. b) The process required to meet governance arrangements within schools. Council policy Council is committed to providing all staff with a stable working environment where possible. However circumstances may arise where developments in, for example, technology and organisational requirements necessitate the need for change. Organisational change can lead to restructuring and movement of staff and such situations will be handled sensitively and fairly. This policy applies to all employees of Council. For school based staff the principles contained in this policy should be applied but agreement from the Governing Board will be required. This policy may be subject to review from time to time. This policy does not form part of employee’s terms and conditions of employment, and does not confer any contractual entitlement.
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