Compassionate leave

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My father passed away last week after being ill for 11 years.
I can't find my school's policy on time off for bereavement.
As it happened at the end of the school holidays will I not be entitled to any?
I need at least two days off for the funeral which will be when we are back at school.
Any help greatly appreciated

You'll need to speak to your head as soon as you can. They'll probably be checking their email at this point.
I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I agree with MrsHamlet - definitely get in touch with your Head as soon as possible. I would be very shocked if you weren't allowed to take the necessary time off.

Once again, condolences.

Thank you both.
I will do x

So sorry for your loss

Definitely contact the head and your line manager if that is someone different.

Any head worth their salt will have no issues with you taking the time you need.

Make sure you take care of yourself

I was given a maximum of 10 days paid leave,as both my parents died within a week of each other, to be taken as and when needed. So I had a couple of days for funeral arrangements, a couple for the service, another for a later internment and a couple when I just needed the time. My school was very flexible, probably easier as I'm not classroom based. If I had needed any additional time it would have been unpaid.

You will get the time for the funeral, I cannot see how that would be refused. The easiest thing for longer amounts of time (if you are too distressed to work, which i know I was for a time) is to see/speak to your doctor who will sign you off. I know my medical nite just said "bereavement". Sorry for your loss OP

Very sorry for your loss.

When my friend’s father died, she was only ‘entitled’ to two days of leave but needed much more. She took over six weeks in the end - through a mixture of sick leave and compassionate leave.

Another colleague literally just took the day of the funeral off work, preferring to keep busy and distracted.

Speak to your head. They’ll be able to advise best

Bereavement entitlement tends to be at the discretion of the head. Our LA recommends one day - ridiculous! You should certainly be entitled to a couple of days for the funeral. As someone else said, being signed off by the doctor is also an option if you are struggling. The school can claim insurance after the first five days of absence if it’s sickness.

So so sorry for your loss.
I agree with others that policies vary from school to school, so speak to your head asap. Its also worth speaking to your GP as they can sign you off if you are struggling and the school's compassionate leave has run out. This is what I needed to do.

I just got a sick note when my mum died school were very understanding.
Years before when my dad died my (pre teaching) employer made me work back every single hour I'd had off. Arse holes

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