JNC Revision of Teachers’ Absence Policy– Update 09 06 26

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OFFICIAL
Agenda Item .......... 
Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers 
To: Joint Negotiating Committee 
On: 09 June 2026 
Report by 
Joint Secretary (Management Side) 
Revision of Teachers’ Absence Policy– Update
1. Summary
1.1. There is a consensus that the absence policy related to teaching staff is
overdue reconsideration and revision. 
1.2. This became more marked given the comparatively recent update to the
absence policy as it applies to local government employees within
Renfrewshire (2022)   
1.3. Discussion has taken place between relevant management colleagues
(CS/HR) on how a revision to the Teachers’ Policy can best be achieved to
make it more facilitative of the mutual endeavours of the Teachers and
Management side of JNC.   
2. Background
2.1. The current Teachers’ Absence Policy is outdated rendering several of the
terms and conditions within, obsolete.
2.2. To support the necessary and effective updating of the policy, a meeting was
arranged involving the Strategic Lead Partner (People), Kathleen Clark, with
the Joint Secretary, Maggie Russell, to outline a proposed approach to
creating and producing a draft revised Policy for future consideration. 
3. Recommendation
3.1. Members are asked to note this intended action and approach to revision of
the Teachers’ Absence Policy.