Annual leave and bank holiday entitlements

It’s for all Barnardo's paid colleagues. 

• Current details of holiday leave entitlements.
• There are usually 8 bank holidays in England, Wales and Scotland with 2 additional days given in Northern Ireland and the policy provides details around our flexible bank holiday offer.
• The leave year starts on 1 April.
• All colleagues are encouraged to take all their annual leave entitlement, but up to one week's contractual hours can be carried over into the next leave year.
• You must request your annual leave through Dynamics 365.

• As a colleague, you’re responsible for reading, understanding and following this policy.
• As a line manager, you’re responsible for talking to your direct reports about annual leave, agreeing and recording it with through Dynamics 365. 
• People Teams should help colleagues and line managers to understand and implement this policy. 
• The People Strategy & Projects team need to make sure this policy is up to date and complies with current legislation.

Visit the Business Services Hub for guidance on Annual Leave:

• Checking your balance and requesting Annual Leave in Dynamics 365
• Approving Annual Leave in Dynamics 365
• How to cancel or update Annual and Bank Holiday Leave

Still have a question? Raise a ticket on the Business Services Hub.