Staff Absence Scheme in Schools - Find a freedom of information request

1. Does the Authority provide a staff absence scheme in schools?

a. If no, has the Authority historically provided a scheme for schools and when did this cease?

b. If yes, is the scheme out sourced to a provider or delivered by the Authority?

c. If the scheme is out sourced to a provider, which provider is this and when does this agreement expire?  Who is responsible for the management of the scheme within the Authority?

d. If the scheme is provided by the Authority, can you please provide details of the scheme including:

i. Daily benefit amount reimbursed for each category of staff

ii. Waiting period applied to each claim

iii. Are there any exclusions to the scheme? If so, please provide details of this.

iv. Is the scheme open to Academies?

v. How is the price of the scheme determined for each school?

vi. Are there any limitations of cover for certain types of condition? If so, please provide details of this.

vii. Who is responsible for the management of the scheme within the Authority?

viii. Number of schools participating in the scheme

ix. Size of the scheme in £ and claims payment settlements

1. No

a. Lincolnshire County Council has never provided a staff absence scheme.

b. N/A

c. N/A

d. N/A