Hi Katie - if the sickness continues into the holidays the teacher needs to continue to supply certification. Given that fit notes state not fit or may be fit I'm not sure how they would supply a "fit for work note" on the first day of the holidays. If they return before the holidays full pay would re-apply but if they do not I would expect them to supply not fit for work notes in order to continue getting 50% sick pay until the resignation date. Not sure if this helps at all - Kind regards.

In reply to Amanda:

I think the point is that the employee is certified "fit for work" on the first day of the holidays, hence earning full pay for the duration of the holidays up to her final day of employment. True weasel cunning.

Got any training days planned for the holidays? Would you like to schedule some now?

I assume holidays in a school setting aren't pro rated on departure?