Parental Leave in Schools
Some schools have successfully implemented parental leave policies, but it remains a challenge for others.
A recent parliamentary debate on maternity and paternity pay discussed potential solutions, including extended and better paid leave for fathers and non-birthing partners, day one rights to leave for all parents, improved childcare funding, and increased statutory parental leave and pay.
The posited solutions include extended and better paid leave for fathers and non-birthing partners, day one rights to leave for all parents, improved childcare funding, and an increase of statutory parental leave and pay from £4.99 per hour, to National Living Wage.
The national birth rate and affordability of starting a family directly impact recruitment and retention targets in the education community.
Author's summary: Schools should adopt inclusive parental leave policies.
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