Managing sickness absence training
LOCATION Virtual through Microsoft Teams
RECOMMENDED FOR SLT, line managers, and anyone else who deals with absences in their role
Save time and money with effective absence management
Effective absence management can improve staff morale, increase productivity, and enhance the overall performance of your school or trust. By proactively managing short- and long-term sickness absences and implementing preventive measures, you can create a positive and supportive workplace culture that promotes employee wellbeing and engagement.
Our CPD-accredited, Managing Sickness Absence Training provides the tools and strategies you need to achieve these outcomes. Our experienced trainer will guide you through the entire process, from identifying the root causes to implementing effective absence management policies and procedures. You'll also learn how to handle challenging situations with sensitivity and empathy, ensuring your employees feel supported and valued.
With our Managing Sickness Absence Training, you can be confident that you're equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage staff absence, improve employee wellbeing, and enhance the overall performance of your school or trust.
About this event
Join our HR expert, Katy Franklin, as she discusses the impact sickness absence can have on your school or trust, and help you develop tools for managing and dealing with short-term and long-term absences. She'll advise on how to effectively manage absence whilst remaining compliant and maintaining employee morale. We’ll cover:
- the different types of absences
- the importance of managing absence and the cost to your school or trust
- the responsibilities of the employer and employee
- how to identify the causes of absence in the workplace
- how to comply with employment law and best practice considerations, including the Equality Act 2010 and Employment Rights Act 1996
- how the absence process works, covering what’s included in the informal and formal stages
- the role of Occupational Health and when to make reasonable adjustments
- how to manage effective returns to work.
On completion of this course, you will receive a CPD certification. Since the training is accredited, it also supports your employees’ professional development.
Payment Terms
Please ensure payment is made at least 48 hours before you are due to attend the training.
If you require a purchase order number on your invoice, please send this to finance@epm.co.uk following receiving this email. This need to include the attendee's name and training date.
Contact rebecca.wilson@epm.co.uk for more information.
Reduced rates are available to EPM customers.
Meet your host
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Your Host
Sarah is an Associate Member of CIPD with over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, including more than 16 years in the education sector. Sarah’s extensive HR experience spans employee relations, people management and strategic planning. As a trained Mediator. Sarah is equipped with the skills to expertly support conflict resolution and facilitate constructive dialogue between parties.
Sarah’s empathetic approach and exceptional relationship-building skills have established her as a trusted partner to schools and trusts. She is highly regarded by colleagues, clients, Local Authority representatives and Trade Union contacts alike.
