Procedure for reporting and managing sickness absence Reporting sickness absence report sickness absence, employees must contact their line manager or other nominated person by phone no later than one hour prior to the start of the working day and/or in accordance with the school's agreed procedures. employee must explain the nature of their illness and give an estimated return to work date. If the absence continues beyond three days or the estimated return date, the employee must contact the head teacher or line manager with an update. the school does not hear from an absent employee, or someone on their behalf, the head teacher or line manager will contact the employee as soon as possible to determine their whereabouts and ensure they are safe. to report sickness absence and follow the school's procedures may result in formal disciplinary action being taken. Monitoring and recording sickness absence school operates a confidential system for recording all sickness absences and will record start and end dates of all absences promptly to avoid any pay errors. Keeping in touch during periods of absence contact between the employee and head teacher or line manager is crucial during periods of sickness absence. It is particularly important where employees are absent for a long period of time as returning to work can be daunting. frequency and manner of contact should be agreed between the head teacher or line manager and the employee at the outset e.g. weekly or fortnightly calls. visits or meetings at a neutral venue may be appropriate where the employee is unable or would prefer not to meet at their normal work place. an employee is admitted to hospital or medical advice states they are not well enough to have contact with their manager, the head teacher/line manager will seek to maintain contact with a representative nominated by the employee such as a trade union representative or relative. Return to work interviews head teacher or line manager will normally speak with an employee on their return to work, after any episode of absence.
Procedure for reporting and managing sickness absence Reporting sickness absence report sickness absence, employees must contact their line manager or other nominated person by phone no later than one hour prior to the start of the working day and/or in accordance with the school's agreed procedures. employee must explain the nature of their illness and give an estimated return to work date. If the absence continues beyond three days or the estimated return date, the employee must contact the head teacher or line manager with an update. the school does not hear from an absent employee, or someone on their behalf, the head teacher or line manager will contact the employee as soon as possible to determine their whereabouts and ensure they are safe. to report sickness absence and follow the school's procedures may result in formal disciplinary action being taken. Monitoring and recording sickness absence school operates a confidential system for recording all sickness absences and will record start and end dates of all absences promptly to avoid any pay errors. Keeping in touch during periods of absence contact between the employee and head teacher or line manager is crucial during periods of sickness absence. It is particularly important where employees are absent for a long period of time as returning to work can be daunting. frequency and manner of contact should be agreed between the head teacher or line manager and the employee at the outset e.g. weekly or fortnightly calls. visits or meetings at a neutral venue may be appropriate where the employee is unable or would prefer not to meet at their normal work place. an employee is admitted to hospital or medical advice states they are not well enough to have contact with their manager, the head teacher/line manager will seek to maintain contact with a representative nominated by the employee such as a trade union representative or relative. Return to work interviews head teacher or line manager will normally speak with an employee on their return to work, after any episode of absence.
APR15ManagingSicknessAbsence-modelpolicyforOxfordshireschoolsApril2015.docx