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Introduction to the role of Attendance Manager for Schools Based Staff

Friday, 07 September 2012. Sickness Absence THE FACTS. National average = 8 days (Source: CIPD Annual Survey 2008)National average for public sector 2,000 employees = 10.7 days (Source: CIPD Annual Survey 2008)BCC non-schools average = 9.88 daysBCC schools average = 10.95 daysAverage cost of si

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Introduction to the role of Attendance Manager for Schools Based Staff

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    1. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Introduction to the role of Attendance Manager for Schools Based Staff Gemma Goodier Pauline Segbefia

    2. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Sickness Absence THE FACTS National average = 8 days (Source: CIPD Annual Survey 2008) National average for public sector 2,000+ employees = 10.7 days (Source: CIPD Annual Survey 2008) BCC non-schools average = 9.88 days BCC schools average = 10.95 days Average cost of sickness absence = Ł666 per person per year (Source: CIPD Annual Survey 2008) Attendance Managers for Schools Based Staff seconded from Jun 08 to Mar 09

    3. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Key Objectives To reduce absence rates for schools based staff To assist schools with the management of both short and long term sickness absence To ensure a robust and accurate sickness reporting procedure for the future

    4. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Immediate Priorities Review current Sickness Absence Policy for Schools and suggest recommendations for improvement Improve recording and reporting of sickness absence bearing in mind SWFC / Unitary Focus on stress related illness, particularly work related and employee well-being Improve Pre Employment Health clearance process

    5. Saturday, 08 September 2012 The Findings So Far… Employees not following absence reporting procedure – impact on the school can be major Self certificate non-completion Return to Work discussions not taking place Triggers unknown and lack of quality MI means action not taken when triggers are met

    6. Saturday, 08 September 2012 The Findings So Far (2)… Managers and Governors not aware of their responsibilities Managers unsure when to refer to OH Leave of absence versus sickness absence? New employees not always pre-employment health cleared upon commencement Current Sickness Absence Policy frequently not understood or enforced

    7. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Roles and Responsibilities Governors must ensure that: The school has a policy on managing sickness absence The absence reporting process is clear The Headteacher is supported in carrying out his/ her duties in relation to sickness absence The absence of all school employees is monitored and the procedure is applied where appropriate

    8. Saturday, 08 September 2012 Roles and Responsibilities Headteachers must ensure that: All employees comply with the reporting procedure Absences are recorded and reported in accordance with the procedure Absence levels are monitored against triggers and action taken (supported where appropriate by HR) Absent staff are kept up to date with school matters Signs of stress are recognised and support/ action taken as appropriate in accordance with BCC procedures Unauthorised absence is dealt with as a matter of conduct

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