Working off-site: model policy
Download and adapt our model policy, approved by lawyers and the NAHT, to set out your school's approach to working off-site (e.g. from home). Let your staff know what you expect and how you will support them.
- Download our model policy
- Example policies
Download our model policy
Our policy is:
- Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
- Approved by Forbes Solicitors and reviewed by the NAHT
We recommend that you seek independent legal advice on implementing and allowing off-site working before adopting a new policy.
We also recommend that you consult with the unions represented at your school before implementing any new policy that refers to expectations of staff.
Model policy: working off-site
Check your flexible working policy
If you have a policy for flexible working, make sure that your working off-site policy is consistent with it.
If you choose, you could also combine these policies.
Update your policy with the latest legislation
Read our summary of changes to flexible working rights that are in force from 6 April 2024. We've updated our policy template in line with these new requirements.
Example policies
Please note: these examples may not be up to date with the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, which came into effect on 6 April 2024.
Bigland Green Primary School in Tower Hamlets includes working from home arrangements in its flexible working policy. It highlights that:
... it may be possible for employees to achieve more flexibility and a better work/life balance by working some of their time from home ...
Community Inclusive Trust, a 13-school multi-academy trust, has a home working policy that covers:
- Different types of home-working arrangement
- Equipment
- Data protection
