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View full libraryThis Probation Complete Confirmation Letter provides formal written confirmation that an employee has successfully completed their probation period. It records the outcome, recognises their progress and confirms that their employment will continue under the terms of their existing employment contract.
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[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Confirmation of successful completion of probation
Following your probation review, I am pleased to confirm that you have successfully completed your probation period with [Company Name].
Your probation period commenced on [Start Date] and was due to / has been completed on [Probation End Date].
We are pleased with the progress you have made during your probation and have confirmed that you have met the standards and expectations required for your role.
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This letter provides a clear and positive way to formally confirm that an employee has successfully completed their probation period. It creates a written record of the outcome while making it clear that the employee's employment continues under their existing terms and conditions.
The letter records that the employee has successfully completed their probation and confirms the effective date of completion. This provides clarity for both the employee and the organisation and ensures the outcome is formally documented.
Successful completion of probation is an opportunity to recognise the employee's contribution, performance, conduct and progress during their initial period of employment. The letter can be tailored to reflect achievements that are particularly relevant to the role.
Completing probation does not mean that normal performance and conduct expectations end. The letter can reinforce the standards expected from the employee and identify any continuing objectives, training or development priorities.
The letter makes clear that employment continues under the existing employment contract and terms and conditions. If any contractual terms are changing as a result of completing probation, those changes should be addressed separately and documented appropriately.
A formal probation completion letter provides a positive transition from the onboarding period into the employee's ongoing role. It can be used alongside the final probation review to recognise success and establish a clear foundation for future performance and development discussions.
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If the employment contract provides for a probation period, the employer should apply its probation process consistently and make a clear decision at the end of the period. Successfully completing probation confirms that the employee has met the organisation's requirements for the probationary period.
Not normally. The employee's existing contract continues unless the contract specifically provides for a change following successful completion of probation. Any separate contractual change should be documented appropriately.
Yes. Acas recommends a final review to discuss the employee's progress and the outcome of probation. The review should also provide an opportunity to discuss ongoing support, training and development.
It is good practice to confirm the outcome in writing. A written confirmation provides clarity for the employee and creates a useful record that probation has been successfully completed.
The employee normally moves into the organisation's standard arrangements for performance management, development, training, absence management and other employment processes. Completion of probation does not mean normal performance expectations no longer apply.
HRDocBox templates are designed specifically for UK employers and provide a structured starting point that reflects UK employment law, Acas guidance and practical HR processes. They are designed to be edited and adapted to the organisation's circumstances rather than relying on an unstructured AI-generated document.
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The Probation complete confirmation letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates and supporting information are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
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