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Steve Hewitt - the additional context is that the faff is already done. The delivery team have already done the paperwork etc, so it was more of a case of removing the break if it was felt that it was against the rules. And really, given the length there should be a training plan & App agreement update anyway, so it's not really more faff.
becky.obrien
Break "Not required", but want to use it anyway
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We've a learner who went on break in early July, and is returning today, so around 9-10 weeks. She's not missed 2 consecutive months (only August) and a break is not mandatory.
Concerning shorter periods of non-activity, the rules state:
"Required" implies that we could use one. This has the advantage of extending the length, and means there is a clear record that there shouldn't be OTJ recorded during that period.
What do others do? Do you read "not required" as "do not", or "you can if you want"?
Note: if the non-activity were shorter, we wouldn't apply a break.