HR Connect updates - 22 May 2026
19 May 2026
The latest update from HR Connect includes updated template HR policies for Kent maintained schools.
Updated template HR policies for Kent maintained schools
HR Connect produces the template policies below on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) for use by Kent maintained schools.
School and academy policies | Most recent review date |
School and academy absence and ill health policy | April 2026 |
School and academy appraisal policy | October 2025 |
School and academy code of conduct | September 2025 |
School and academy bullying and harassment policy | April 2026 |
School and academy capability policy | November 2024 |
School and academy discipline and conduct policy | November 2024 |
School and academy flexible working policy | April 2024 |
School and academy grievance policy | April 2026 |
School and academy redundancy and restructure policy | May 2024 |
School and academy special leave policy | April 2024 |
School and academy pay policy and procedure | September 2025 |
School and academy whistleblowing policy | April 2026 |
Kent maintained schools can obtain the latest versions of these policies directly from HR Connect by contacting:
- Email: hradvisory@hrconnect.org.uk
- Phone: 0330 124 9990
- Or the HR Connect Portal
The review date shown reflects the latest available policy version. Maintained schools who are not HR Connect customers are encouraged to check this page regularly to ensure they are using the most up-to-date policies. HR Connect customers will be notified directly of relevant policy updates.