Who it's for
- Managers running probation for new starters
- Small employers without an HR system
- Employers who want to act early if a new hire is struggling
What's included
- About this pack — the 2027 change and day-one rights during probation
- Probation best-practice timeline
- Template 1 — Week 1 check-in
- Template 2 — Month 1 review
- Template 3 — Mid-probation review with ratings and action plan
- Template 4 — Probation outcome letter: pass, extend or terminate (with right of appeal)
Key points covered
- From 1 January 2027 employees can claim unfair dismissal after 6 months' service
- Employees on probation still have day-one rights such as minimum wage, holiday and protection from discrimination
- Set objectives at induction and rate against them
- Give specific improvement points and support before extending or ending probation
- Take advice before dismissing at or near the end of probation
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Questions
How is this different from the Probationary Period & Early Dismissal Pack?
This pack is the review record: four templates from week one to the outcome letter. The Probationary Period Pack is a separate product.
Can I extend a probation period?
Template 4 has an extend option with the areas to improve, support and a new review date. Check the employee's contract allows extension.
Does the outcome letter give a right of appeal?
Yes. The terminate option includes an appeal within 5 working days.
Is it in a bundle?
It is not in the bundle lists we can confirm, so treat it as sold separately.
Probation Review Record
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