Redundancy and termination of contracts

Read advice on ending fixed-term contracts, including how to make sure your reasons for ending the contract are fair, and what to do if you want to end a contract early.

Understand the statutory requirements for redundancy notice periods, and see how arrangements differ for teachers and support staff.

Redundancies may be a necessary step to manage your staffing budget or structure. Understand the legal framework around offering and accepting voluntary redundancy, and see our step-by-step guide on how to carry out the process.