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Flexible Working Toolkit
Your comprehensive guide to flexible working
Flexible Working Toolkit
Guidance, tools and tips to promote effective flexible working
Your flexible working toolkit
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What flexible working looks like around the School
Types of flexible working
A quick reference guide
1. Informal flexible working
Discussions before and outside the formal process
2. Making a formal request
Starting the formal process
3. Considering a formal request
How a formal request is assessed
4. Making the decision
The outcome of a formal request
5. Reviews and trial periods
Checking that the arrangement works
Flexible working, family leave and caring
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