Maternity Leave and Pay
The current flat rate of statutory maternity pay (i.e. applicable after the first six weeks) is £184.03 per week from 7th April 2024 (or 90% of average weekly earnings if less).
Read our comprehensive information about maternity rights and benefits available for pregnant women and the protections afforded within UK legislation. In addition to statutory rights, we also explain enhancements, such as Occupational Maternity Pay, that are applicable in many schools and colleges.
Our guidance and information section includes adownloadable guide to maternity leave and pay rights with appendices covering the Burgundy Book (school teachers) and Green Book (support staff) schemes.
Template letters, a notification form, risk assessment checklist and maternity dates calculator can be found in our templates and tools whilst some commonly-asked questions on this topic area are available within our FAQs.
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