The Supporting Flexible Working module helps learners understand the principles, benefits, and practicalities of flexible working and the role managers play in making it successful. It explores how to balance organisational needs with individual preferences, how to communicate clearly, and how to create fair, workable arrangements that support performance and wellbeing.
This module builds awareness, confidence, and practical strategies for supporting flexible working in a constructive, consistent, and legally aware manner.
Who It’s For
This module is ideal for:
- Team leaders, supervisors, and first-line managers
- Individuals responsible for approving or coordinating flexible working requests
- Aspiring leaders wanting to understand modern working practices
- Anyone looking to create supportive, productive, and fair flexible working arrangements
If you want to navigate flexible working with confidence and clarity, this module gives you the foundation.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will:
- Understand what flexible working is and the different forms it can take
- Explore the legal, organisational, and policy frameworks that govern flexible working
- Recognise the benefits and challenges of flexible working for individuals and teams
- Learn how to assess and respond to flexible working requests fairly and consistently
- Develop strategies to balance workload, communication, and performance in flexible arrangements
- Understand how to maintain engagement, collaboration, and accountability
- Learn how to monitor flexible working arrangements and adjust them when needed
Module Highlights
- Clear explanations of flexible working types, rights, and responsibilities
- Practical tools for reviewing and managing requests
- Real workplace scenarios illustrating common benefits and challenges
- Guidance on communication to ensure expectations and boundaries are understood
- Reflection tasks to explore personal assumptions and leadership behaviours
- Structured support for assignment preparation through guided activities if required
- Strong links between flexible working, wellbeing, motivation, and performance
The Outcome
By the end of this module, learners will understand how to support flexible working arrangements that are fair, practical, and aligned with organisational expectations. They’ll know how to consider requests thoughtfully, set clear communication standards, and maintain performance and collaboration across different working patterns.
They’ll walk away with the confidence to support flexible working in a balanced, professional, and people-focused way.
Take the Next Step
Ready to support flexible work with clarity and confidence?
The Supporting Flexible Working module gives you the tools and understanding needed to create arrangements that work for individuals, teams, and the organisation - improving wellbeing, retention, and overall performance.
Skills Learning Resources
Every learner on our Skills Modules receives access to a full suite of resources designed to reinforce and accelerate their growth.
They will receive a digital e-workbook packed with all the models, tools, and frameworks introduced throughout the programme.
This provides a personal guide to reference during and after the sessions — helping learners to put learning into action straight away.
Alongside this, individuals will gain access to our online Resource Hub, an extensive library created to deepen the learners understanding and embed skills further.
Inside, learners will find:
- Video recordings of each lesson to revisit at your own pace
- Step-by-step coaching guides to support real-world application
- Book reviews to inspire further exploration
- Articles and insights from experienced coaches
- Additional tools and templates to enhance additional practice
And because every learner’s journey is different, the resources provided can be tailored to your individual goals and learning needs - ensuring you get exactly what your learners need to thrive and grow.
Pricing Information
Our pricing is designed to be flexible, supportive and refreshingly transparent because that is exactly how we like to work with you.
Our modular approach lets you assemble the perfect blend of services that align with your goals, learning pathways and budget.
- You choose.
- You shape.
- You control.
- We deliver.
Pick a single module or build a full development journey that elevates your leaders.
Each module slots neatly into your existing people strategy so you only invest in what truly matters.
You decide what you want to achieve, and we guide you to craft a package that empowers your organisation to thrive.
And because we believe positive change should be accessible, we offer meaningful reductions for Charities and the Public Sector.
Fees
In Person
- Day Rate - £1,750
- Half Day - £1,200
- 2 Hour Module - £700
Virtual
- Day Rate - £1,500
- Half Day - £1,000
- 2 Hour Module - £600
Costs
All Fees exclude VAT and any reasonable costs as incurred.
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