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Parent’s Leave is a period of statutory unpaid leave available to the relevant parent to enable them to provide, or assist in the provision of, care to the child.
A teacher, who is a relevant parent of a child born or adopted, on or after 1st November 2019, is entitled to a maximum of 5 weeks Parent’s Leave.
For further information, please refer to Circular 0030/2021 titled ‘Parent’s Leave Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools’
An SNA, who is a relevant parent of a child born or adopted, on or after 1st November 2019, is entitled to a maximum of 5 weeks Parent’s Leave.
For further information, please refer to Circular 0035/2021 titled ‘Parent’s Leave Scheme for special needs assistants employed in recognised primary and post primary schools’
A teacher must complete the Application Form at Appendix A and submit it to their employer (or on the relevant ETB system, where applicable) at least 6 weeks prior to the planned commencement date.
An SNA must complete the Application Form at Appendix A and submit it to their employer (or on the relevant ETB system, where applicable) at least 6 weeks prior to the planned commencement date.
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