Adoption leave
The section of the HR site provides advice and guidance on the terms and condition for adoption leave and pay.
Adoption leave is available to any member of staff who is the primary carer of a newly and legally adopted child, either from the UK or overseas, under the age of 18.
Adoption leave is also available for staff who have had a child through a surrogacy arrangement and commits to applying for a parental or adoption order.
Only one parent in a couple can take adoption leave and pay. The other parent can take new parent support (paternity) leave.
Further information
Adoption leave FAQsList of frequently asked questions relating to adoption leave.Adoption leave formsTemplates for adoption leave forms.Adoption leave letter templatesTemplates for adoption leave letters.Adoption leave definitionsList of definitions relating to adoption leave.Rights of primary adoptersGuidance on the rights of staff who are primary adopters.