What is the Good Work Plan?
The Good Work Plan is a government policy that aims to improve workers' rights.
The plan introduced changes to employment law. These changes had to be implemented by employers before 6 April 2020.
Who's the employer in my school?
| School type | Employer |
| Voluntary-aided schools, foundation schools and foundation special schools | Governing board |
| Voluntary-controlled schools, community schools, community special schools, maintained nursery schools and PRUs | Local authority |
| Academies and free schools | Academy trust |
| Independent schools | School proprietor or governing board |
Provide a written statement by the first day of employment
All new staff must receive a written statement of employment details from their employer on or before their first day of employment. This includes both employees and workers.
Details of any probation period Details of any mandatory training (including any that the employer won't pay for) Entitlement to any paid leave (including sick leave and pay, maternity and parental leave) Working hours, including which days they must work and if and