Dependants : If I need to take time off to care for a dependant, how will this absence be covered? : What guidance do I have to follow if one of my employee's children is sent home from school

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If I need to take time off to care for a dependant, how will this absence be covered?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us, there may still be times when parents or carers have to be at home to care for their dependants, e.g. a school has to close due to a local outbreak. In these cases, our normal policy applies – colleagues should work with their manager to see if they can work flexibly, for example, on a different shift or day; alternatively, they can take holiday, unpaid special leave or unpaid parental leave.

What guidance do I have to follow if one of my employee’s children is sent home from school?
We are aware that some children are being sent home from school either because their child:

• • is unwell and showing symptoms of COVID-19
  • has no symptoms, but is part of a school class bubble that had children with symptoms or who have tested positive with COVID-19

As guidance received from schools and public health authorities in areas where local restrictions are in place can vary, we advise managers to contact HR Advice and Support to discuss their particular situation. They will also be able to advise on how the absence is recorded.

Which could be read in conjunction with SELF-ISOLATION - SCHOOLS RE-OPENING: GUIDANCE FOR MANAGERS

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PHE letter to parents and guardians - 23 September 2020.pdf