Staff absence in schools: Practical guidance for employment tribunal success
04 December 2025
Managing staff absence effectively is a challenge faced within every school and academy trust and the risks of getting it wrong can be significant. This matters more than ever given current financial and recruitment challenges facing the education sector.
This free webinar will use our knowledge and experience through practical case studies to help you understand and avoid common pitfalls when managing sickness absence.
Members from our expert employment and HR team will share practical expertise to give you the confidence to effectively manage your employees and put you in the best position to defend your organisation in the event an employment tribunal claim arises.
What we’ll cover:
- Effective strategies for managing school staff absence.
- Practical tips on holding conversations with staff.
- Key pitfalls and practical solutions.
- Building your employment tribunal defence strategy.
Our in-person and online events are designed exclusively for clients and targets. As such, we reserve the right to cancel bookings. If you’d like to speak to a member of the team regarding your attendance, please contact us.
Contact
Katherine Utton
Senior Associate
katherine.utton@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 1358
Contact Katherine
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