Flexible working

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Anybody any idea where I can get some pro forma letters to request and justify flexible working as a parent with children under 6. I want to request this to start after summer so there is some time but need to think my case soon

I don't know if this helps - but I have cut and pasted this from acas website:-

How must the application be made?

The employee must comply with the following requirements:

. the application must be made in writing, stating that it is being made under the statutory right to apply for flexible working
. the application must confirm the employee's relationship to the child
. the application must set out the employee's proposal and explain what effect the employee thinks this will have on the employer's business and how this may be dealt with
. the application must specify a start date for the proposed change giving the employer reasonable time to consider the proposal and implement it. This may take 12?14 weeks.
. the application must state whether a previous application has been made and if so the date on which it was made
. the application must be dated.
Employees should be aware that if the employer approves their application, the variation in contractual terms is a permanent one and the employee has no automatic right to change back to their previous pattern of work, unless the application seeks the variation for a specified time period only. A trial period may be agreed.

www.dti.gov.uk/employment/employment-legislation/employment-guidance/page35663.html

Not done a link before but you need to go on dti website as above and there you will find a downloadable/printable application form and full guidance on how to make the application.

Good that you are thinking ahead, you will also have to let them know when you want it to start. It can be a long process. They have 28 days to meet with you to discuss it then 14 days to give you the decision. If its a no (8 specific reasons why they can say no) you have 14 days to appeal, then they have 14 days to hear it and longer to write to you ect!

Let me know if you need any help with it. I'm a bit of an expert from both sides of the fence!