Shared Parental Leave Training for Schools & Trusts
CPD-Certified Online Course for Education Leaders, HR & School Business Professionals
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of employment law in education.
With increasing numbers of staff using SPL strategically, particularly around term-time working and school closure periods, schools and trusts must ensure they are applying the law correctly, consistently, and fairly.
This CPD-certified, on-demand Shared Parental Leave training is designed specifically for the education sector, giving you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to manage SPL requests effectively.
Who Is This Course For?
This course recognises the unique challenges of managing Shared Parental Leave in schools and trusts, and is ideal for:
- Headteachers and senior leaders
- HR professionals in education
- School Business Managers (SBMs)
- Trust Leaders and Central HR Teams
- Governors involved in staffing decisions
Whether you're handling SPL requests now or preparing for future cases, this training will ensure you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how Shared Parental Leave works under UK employment law
- Confidently assess eligibility criteria and statutory requirements
- Manage continuous vs discontinuous leave requests
- Apply the rules correctly in education settings
- Navigate term-time working and school closure period challenges
- Handle Shared Parental Pay and statutory rates
- Avoid common risks, including inconsistency and discrimination claims
- Implement SPL processes confidently within your school or trust
Flexible Online Learning – Study Anytime
This is a fully online, on-demand training course, designed for busy education professionals.
- Learn at your own pace
- Bite-sized, easy-to-follow modules
- Access anytime, anywhere
- Pause and resume as needed
- Ideal for CPD and staff development
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this Shared Parental Leave training course, you will:
- Have total clarity on how Shared Parental Leave actually works
- Be confident in handling requests legally and consistently
- Develop practical strategies tailored specifically for schools and trusts
- Have the ability to avoid costly mistakes before they happen
CPD Accredited Training
This course is CPD-certified. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate directly from CPD (typically within 28 days), providing formal recognition of your professional development.
