General Principles Underlying This policy ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Part B of the policy will be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the ACAS Code of Practice. Confidentiality The appraisal and capability processes will be treated with confidentiality. However, the desire for confidentiality does not override the need for the headteacher and governance board to quality-assure the operation and effectiveness of the appraisal system. Schools to say here how they might achieve this, for example, the headteacher or appropriate colleague might review all teachers’ objectives and written appraisal records personally, in order to check consistency of approach and expectation between different appraisers. The headteacher might also wish to be aware of any pay recommendations that have been made. Consistency of Treatment and Fairness The governance board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness. It will abide by all relevant equality legislation, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled teachers. The governance board is aware of the guidance on the Equality Act issued by the Department for Education. Definitions Unless indicated otherwise, all references to include the headteacher. “teacher” Delegation Normal rules apply in respect of the delegation of functions by governance boards, headteachers and local authorities. Grievances Where a member of staff raises a grievance during the capability procedure the capability procedure may be temporarily suspended in order to deal with the grievance. Where the grievance and capability cases are related it may be appropriate to deal with both issues concurrently. Sickness If long term sickness absence appears to have been triggered by the commencement of monitoring performance at any stage of the procedure or a formal capability procedure,
General Principles Underlying This policy ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Part B of the policy will be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the ACAS Code of Practice. Confidentiality The appraisal and capability processes will be treated with confidentiality. However, the desire for confidentiality does not override the need for the headteacher and governance board to quality-assure the operation and effectiveness of the appraisal system. Schools to say here how they might achieve this, for example, the headteacher or appropriate colleague might review all teachers’ objectives and written appraisal records personally, in order to check consistency of approach and expectation between different appraisers. The headteacher might also wish to be aware of any pay recommendations that have been made. Consistency of Treatment and Fairness The governance board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness. It will abide by all relevant equality legislation, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled teachers. The governance board is aware of the guidance on the Equality Act issued by the Department for Education. Definitions Unless indicated otherwise, all references to “teacher” include the headteacher. Delegation Normal rules apply in respect of the delegation of functions by governance boards, headteachers and local authorities. Grievances Where a member of staff raises a grievance during the capability procedure the capability procedure may be temporarily suspended in order to deal with the grievance. Where the grievance and capability cases are related it may be appropriate to deal with both issues concurrently. Sickness If long term sickness absence appears to have been triggered by the commencement of monitoring performance at any stage of the procedure or a formal capability procedure,
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