Parental policy templates
If you need policies to communicate your family friendly rules and support, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
Flexible working, enhanced maternity leave, and additional childcare provision policies promote more equal sharing of work and childcare between men and women, allowing both to reach their full potential at work.
Family-friendly policies are also beneficial to business, since they help to recruit and retain people while also increasing productivity.
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Parental policies are policies designed to support employees who have family responsibilities, including caring for children, elderly parents, or other dependents. Maternity, paternity, and parental leave are some of the most important family-friendly policies that companies may include in their handbook.
These policies help support employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities, which can lead to increased job satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty. Companies may offer different types and amounts of leave depending on their policies, but in general, these policies provide employees with the time and support they need to care for their families without sacrificing their careers.
Compliance
Compliance
Here are some UK employment legislations that support parental policies:
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The Employment Rights Act 1996: This legislation provides statutory maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay entitlements for eligible employees.
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The Parental Leave and Pay Regulations 2020: This legislation provides for parental leave and pay entitlements for eligible employees, including shared parental leave and pay.
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The Flexible Working Regulations 2014: This legislation gives eligible employees the right to request flexible working arrangements, such as working part-time or working from home, to help them balance their work and family responsibilities.
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The Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999: This legislation provides job protection for employees on maternity or adoption leave, and for parents taking parental leave.
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The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006: This legislation prohibits age discrimination in employment, which can help support older employees who have caring responsibilities.
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The Care Act 2014: This legislation sets out the duty of local authorities to assess and meet the needs of carers, including employees who have caring responsibilities.
These legislations support parental policies by promoting positive working arrangements and preventing discrimination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can small businesses use these Parental policy templates?
Yes. The Parental policy templates are designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. They follow UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently manage Parental processes and issues.
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Are these Parental policy templates up to date for UK law in 2025?
Absolutely. All templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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What types of Parental policies are included?
Every toolkit includes a complete set of editable policy templates, designed to save time and ensure compliance.
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How will this help me as an HR manager or business owner?
Purchasing the policies saves you hours of drafting time and reduces the risk of legal mistakes. Instead of starting from scratch, you'll have clear, professional policy templates that you can adapt to your business.
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Do I get instant access to the policy templates?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Parental policies instantly. The templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and PDF format for easy sharing.
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Can I preview a sample Parental template before buying?
We provide free examples of our templates here. This gives you a sense of the quality and layout before you commit to purchasing the full toolkit.
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What if I need a full HR toolkit, not just Parental templates?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer library bundles that include Parental templates along with absence, grievance, and other HR policies. These may be more cost-effective if you need a complete HR library.
