This Maternity Toolkit webpage provides advice and guidance to help staff navigate through pregnancy, maternity leave and their return to work.

Policy & Procedure

• Maternity Leave and Pay Policy

Process Overview

• Process Map

Before Maternity Leave

• Maternity Leave Checklist (Guidance for Employees)
• Maternity Leave Checklist (Guidance for Managers)
• A Pregnant Employee's Rights
• Request for Maternity Leave
• Risk Assesment Form (S12) New and Expectant Mothers
• Eligibility Table
• Maternity Pay Calculator
• Maternity Leave - Work Planning Template

During Maternity Leave

• Payment Form for Maternity Leave (KIT)
• Shared Parental Leave and Pay Policy

Returning from Maternity Leave

• Buddy System
• Family Friendly Policies
• Breastfeeding Support Statement