As a parent of an 'under five' am i entitled to four weeks unpaid leave?

[beansontoast]

...i think it was designed to cover emergencies etc?

If so where can i find more info?

Thanks

Yes you are, but I think there are rules about giving notice, so it's not that useful in emergencies! Link here

oh brilliant.thank you so much,that is just what i wanted.hoorah

I think I've given you the "when you're pregnant" link by mistake, try this one instead

You are entitled to parental leave, 13 weeks total, maximum of 4 weeks a year unpaid. It's not for emergencies, you need to give notice and your employer can postpone it for up to 6 months.

For emergencies you have this, a day or two unpaid.

Yes you did madrush (but i was grateful to be on the right site at least )

The parental leave thing is great as i want to add the full four weeks to my AL and then work pretty much term time only....so agree it all up front,which is what they want right?

thanks flowery beanbag too for your summary and links...cheers...i am almost exited about going back to work.