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Disciplinary procedures

How to adopt staff disciplinary procedures and tips for managing an effective disciplinary process.

Guidance
08/10/2025

Governing boards must establish disciplinary procedures that apply in cases where an employee’s conduct falls below the expected standard.

In most cases, disciplinary procedures are dealt with at line management level and so do not require the involvement of governing boards. However, there are exceptions where board members will need to be involved in the process.

Our disciplinary procedures guidance for governing boards covers:

  • adopting a disciplinary procedure
  • the stages of disciplinary procedures
  • taking part in disciplinary meetings and appeals

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