Family Friendly Leave - Salaried Colleagues – PST-Managers

Version: January 2026

Policy Overview

Stonegate values family and supports colleagues needing time off for family responsibilities. This policy covers:

Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Adoption Leave
Shared Parental Leave
Neonatal Care Leave
Parental Leave
Dependants Leave
Carers Leave

Roles and Responsibilities

Colleague: Inform your Line Manager and request leave as per policy.
Line Manager: Complete risk assessments, log leave, and discuss arrangements.
Payroll: Ensure correct pay for absences.
HR Support: Provide guidance to colleagues and managers.

Maternity Leave

You can take up to 52 weeks of maternity leave (26 weeks ordinary + 26 weeks additional). Notify your Line Manager at least 15 weeks before your due date with:

MATB1 Form
Expected week of childbirth
Preferred start date for leave

Enhanced Maternity Pay: 39 weeks (first 12 weeks at full salary, then statutory rate or 90% of average weekly earnings).

FAQs

When does maternity leave start?

Any time up to 11 weeks before your due date or the day after birth if earlier.

Do I accrue holiday during maternity leave?

Yes, holiday accrues and should be taken before maternity leave starts.

Paternity Leave

Eligible colleagues can take up to 2 weeks of ordinary paternity leave within 8 weeks of birth or adoption. Notify your Line Manager at least 15 weeks before the due date.

Enhanced Paternity Pay: Full pay for up to 2 weeks.

Download SC3 Form

Adoption Leave

Up to 52 weeks leave and 39 weeks enhanced adoption pay (first 12 weeks full salary, then statutory rate or 90%). Provide matching certificate from a UK-recognised adoption agency.

Shared Parental Leave

Eligible parents can share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay. Notice must be given at least 8 weeks before leave starts.

Neonatal Care Leave

Up to 12 weeks leave if your child requires neonatal care. Enhanced pay for first 6 weeks, then statutory rate.

Parental Leave

Up to 18 weeks unpaid leave per child under 18. Maximum of 4 weeks per year.

Dependants Leave

Unpaid leave for emergencies involving a dependant.

Carers Leave

Up to 1 week unpaid leave per year to care for a dependant with long-term needs.

External Support

Maternity, Pregnancy, Baby, Child, Paternity, Adoption, Carer, Dependant, Leave, IVF, Neonatal