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Flexible working FAQs

Who can ask to work flexibly?

A staff member has verbally asked if they can work more flexibly. What will they need to do to start the application process?

Can a flexible working request be declined without giving the request due consideration?

What are the grounds for refusing a request?

What happens once a decision is made?

What should happen if a staff member submits a written request to change their hours but then withdraws the request?

What happens once a flexible working request has been granted?

Do staff members have the right to appeal against a flexible working request refusal?

A staff member has changed their hours, but now assumes they can change their hours back again – can this be done?

A manager has internally recruited a member of staff who has a flexible working arrangement in their current department – do they have to honour this?

A staff member has asked about taking a career break. What will a manager need to do?

What length of time can a member of staff request a career break for?

A staff member would like to request a career break and undertake paid employment elsewhere, is this possible?

A staff member has submitted a request to change their working pattern to term time. What will the manager need to do?

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