Paternity Leave Policy (Adoption within Great Britain)

This Paternity Leave Policy (Adoption within Great Britain) sets out the rights of an employee to take ordinary paternity leave and shared parental leave in respect of the adoption of a child within Great Britain and the applicable procedures that must be followed.  

This policy is drafted to comply with and, if needed, exceed the rights currently provided for by legislation. When a child is adopted from overseas please use the policy entitled Paternity Leave Policy (Overseas Adoption).  

See also the separate Shared Parental Leave Policy.

NOTE:  From 6 April 2026, employees will be eligible for paternity leave and pay from the first day of employment.  For babies due between 5 April 2026 and 25 July 2026, the standard 15-week notice period is relaxed, meaning that notice can be given from 18 February 2026.

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