Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 90326

Department for Education: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Neil O'Brien

ConservativeHarborough, Oadby and Wigston

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many staff in her Department had their probationary period extended in the last 12 months.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The department’s probation policy and guidance advises managers on the steps to take to assess a new employee’s suitability for the post and provides support to enable them to succeed. It also advises on the steps to take where performance, attendance or ...

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