Ordinary Parental Leave is available from the first day of employment for employees to take time off work to look after a child's welfare, this leave is unpaid (although you may be able to claim income support) and is available for each child up to their 18th birthday.
We recognise the needs of staff to balance their work commitments with that of family and parental responsibilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to help bring about this work-life balance, an ordinary parental leave policy is available. This should be read alongside the Shared Parental Leave, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption policies.