Discipline

The council and trade unions agree that discipline is essential for the conduct of the council's affairs and for the safety and well-being of all employees. It is further agreed that disciplinary rules and procedures are necessary for promoting fairness and order in the treatment of individuals and in the conduct of industrial relations.

Below you will find the Disciplinary Procedures and Code along with additional guidance, forms and links to relevant training

Policy/Procedure

• Disciplinary Procedure (Non-Teaching) [335KB]
• Disciplinary Procedure (Teachers) [313KB]
• Disciplinary Code [199KB]

Additional Guidance

• Fact-finding Guidance [106KB]
• Disciplinary Procedure - Manager's Guide [285KB]
• Conducting an Investigation - Process Guide [280KB]
• Nominated Officer Guidance [288KB]
• Guidance for Scribes Supporting Investigating Officers [96KB]
• Prompts for Investigating Officers Before Investigation [199KB]
• Prompts for Investigating Officers During Investigation [230KB]
• Prompts for Investigating Offices Report Writing [245KB]
• Employee Appeals Guidance [152KB]
• EIB Issue 23 - Disciplinary Code [164KB]

Forms

• Record of Counselling [42KB]
• Investigation Brief [29KB]
• Investigation Checklist [26KB]
• Record of Investigatory Interview [18KB]