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Staff disciplinary procedures: model and examples

Download and adapt our model staff disciplinary procedures, or review your own with our checklist of what to include. See examples of policies from other schools and academy trusts.

Updated
on 6 May 2026See updates
Ref: 41538
Statutory/mandatory for:
Maintained schools
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Sixth-form colleges
Pupil referral units
Non-maintained special schools
Contents
  1. Download the model procedures for your school
  2. Base your disciplinary procedures on the Acas code of practice
  3. You can choose how to present your disciplinary procedures
  4. Use our checklist to write or review your own policy
  5. See an example from a school

Download the model procedures for your school

Model policy: staff disciplinary procedures (schools) DOCX, 215.5 KB
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Our model policy is:

  • Approved by Forbes Solicitors and reviewed by FusionHR. The Key is a minority investor in FusionHR
  • Designed for you to adapt to suit your school’s context

Please note: this model policy is aimed primarily at maintained schools and academies, but can be easily adapted to suit any school. If you wish to use the policy in a different type of setting – e.g. a pupil referral unit or non-maintained special school – we recommend that you check this policy against any requirements or considerations specific to your context and adapt it accordingly. 

Summary of changes (May 2026) We've updated our model policy in line with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Here's a summary of what's changed: Section 4.5 (Right to be accompanied) now states that if an employee’s chosen companion