Navigating SPL as an Employer
The Shared Parental Leave (SPL) legislation, introduced in 2015, offers significant flexibility for parents during their child's first year. However, navigating its intricacies, particularly its unique application to the teaching profession, can be complex.
At Teacher's SPL, we specialise in guiding teachers through this process. Having advised hundreds of families, we possess in-depth expertise in the legislation, necessary paperwork, and payroll implications. A significant part of our work involves assisting clients in effectively responding to well-intentioned, yet often misinformed or untrained, school leadership, business managers, and HR personnel regarding SPL entitlements.
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The uptake of SPL among teachers is steadily increasing. For instance, our support was utilised by 4% of pregnant teachers in 2021, a figure that saw a more than fivefold increase in client numbers between 2021-2022, demonstrating a rapid growth in awareness and engagement with SPL within the teaching community.
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We are committed to empowering both teachers and employers. The comprehensive information available in our "How it Works" and "How to Apply" sections is freely accessible and will always remain so.
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Furthermore, we are delighted to announce the launch of two new support options specifically designed for employers. These services can be arranged by contacting us directly via email at kinza@teachersspl.co.uk.​​
Application Support:
A one hour zoom call in which we will go through a specific application with you, answering any and all questions about the SPL process.
SPL Training:
A 2 hour training session on Shared Parental Leave. Covering the legislation and how it applies to teachers, what employers should know and payroll implications. Includes an employer guidance pack to take away and an opportunity to work through some examples together. ​​