Capability policy and procedure
This policy and procedure if adopted by the respective governing body is contractual and forms part of the employment contract for employees. The associated guidance and forms are non-contractual. The policy may be amended at any time in consultation with the trade unions.
New capability and procedure - published July 2025
- Schools Capability Procedure 2025
- Schools capability toolkit 2025
- Appendix 1 - Invite to Informal Capability Guidance Meeting
- Appendix 2 - Guidance on how to write a performance improvement plan (PIP)
- Appendix 3 - Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
- Appendix 4 - Informal Capability Guidance Outcome Meeting Letter
- Appendix 5 - Invite to Stage 1 Formal Capability Meeting
- Appendix 6 - Stage 1 Formal Capability Meeting Outcome Letter
- Appendix 7 - Invite to Stage 2 Formal Capability Meeting
- Appendix 8 - Stage 2 Formal Capability Meeting Outcome Letter
- Appendix 9 - Invite to Stage 3 Formal Capability Meeting
- Appendix 10 - Stage 3 Formal Capability Meeting Outcome Letter
- Appendix 11 - Capability Appeal Form
- Appendix 12 -Acknowledgement of Appeal
- Appendix 13 -Appeal Hearing Invitation Letter
- Appendix 14 -Appeal Hearing Outcome Letter
Old capability and procedure