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) (PDF, 340 KB)(opens new window)
- Disciplinary Procedure (Teachers) (PDF, 345 KB)(opens new window)
- Disciplinary Code (PDF, 199 KB)(opens new window)
Additional Guidance
- Fact-finding Guidance (PDF, 106 KB)(opens new window)
- Disciplinary Procedure - Manager's Guide (PDF, 285 KB)(opens new window)
- Conducting an Investigation - Process Guide (PDF, 280 KB)(opens new window)
- Nominated Officer Guidance (PDF, 288 KB)(opens new window)
- Guidance for Scribes Supporting Investigating Officers (PDF, 96 KB)(opens new window)
- Prompts for Investigating Officers Before Investigation (PDF, 199 KB)(opens new window)
- Prompts for Investigating Officers During Investigation (PDF, 230 KB)(opens new window)
- Prompts for Investigating Offices Report Writing (PDF, 245 KB)(opens new window)
- Employee Appeals Guidance (PDF, 152 KB)(opens new window)
- E-Learning Non-Compliance Guidance (PDF, 73 KB)(opens new window)
- EIB Issue 23 - Disciplinary Code (PDF, 164 KB)(opens new window)
