Maternity, parental, military, OOP leave, and LTFT

There are many reasons why you may wish to take time out of your training programme or choose to train less than full time. Here is some information on some of the routes some people take.

Less Than Full Time Training

There are many reasons people choose to train less than full time and you should speak to your educational supervisor/TPD in the first instance. Here is some information about how it works in SESSA.

SESSA LTFT Training Guide (login)
Pay for LTFT Trainees (login)

Parental leave

Information on leave related to parental responsibilities including maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave (updates pending).

SESSA Keeping in Touch Guidance 2022 (login)
Maternity Leave Advice (login)
Maternity Risk Assessment Form (login)

Out of Programme Experiences (OOPE)

Information pending form TPDs.

Maternity, parental, military, OOP leave, and LTFT

Returning to work

If you have been out of work for an extended period of time, for whatever reason, you may wish to avail of support on your return. Your educational supervisor should be your main contact for this.