Childcare

Maternity Support (Paternity) Leave

Eligible employees have the option of taking Ordinary Paternity Leave (2 weeks leave to be taken within 56 days of the child’s birth or placement of a child) and Additional Paternity leave (maximum of 26 weeks) to be taken between 20 weeks and one year after the child’s birth or placement.

You will need to download the following:

• Maternity Support (Paternity) Leave Guidelines
• Maternity Support (Paternity) Leave Application Form
• Relevant Revenue & Customs forms as per the guidelines from http://www.hmrc.gov.uk

Employees should complete the request form with their manager. This should then be forwarded to pay services together with a copy of the relevant paperwork:

Ordinary Paternity Leave:

• MATB1 Certificate or Matching Certificate
• Relevant Inland Revenue form

Additional Paternity Leave:

• Birth Certificate or Matching Certificate
• Relevant Inland Revenue form
• Employment details of the child’s mother or adopter.