Disciplinary procedures

Staff disciplinary procedures

Boards are required to agree a disciplinary procedure to handle cases of alleged staff misconduct. In most cases, the school's senior executive leader will handle disciplinary issues. However, those governing will become involved where an employee appeals a decision made by the executive leader, or where the allegations concern the senior executive leader.

Download disciplinary procedures guidance (PDF)

This information sheet covers:

• Adopting a disciplinary procedure
• Applying a disciplinary procedure
• Further action and appeals

Further reading:

• HR self-assessment: a tool for governing boards
• DfE guidance: Staffing and employment advice 
• ACAS Code of Practice: Disciplinary and grievance procedures