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Do I Get Paid Adoption Leave?

Free guidance on adoption leave, statutory adoption pay, time off for appointments, shared parental leave for adoptive parents, and your employment protections throughout the adoption process.

Adoption Leave & Pay Rights — SAP, SPL & Time Off

Eligible employees are entitled to 52 weeks' statutory adoption leave (26 ordinary + 26 additional) from day one. Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) is 90% of average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then £194.32 per week for 33 weeks (2025/26).

The primary adopter is entitled to take up to 5 paid days off for pre-adoption appointments. The secondary adopter gets 2 unpaid days. Shared Parental Leave allows the couple to split up to 50 weeks of leave.

Key areas covered: adoption leave, statutory adoption pay, SAP, shared parental leave, time off for appointments. Verified against GOV.UK and ACAS.

How much statutory adoption pay you'll actually receive

You'll get 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then a fixed weekly rate for the remaining 33 weeks, provided you meet the continuity of employment and earnings qualifying conditions.

What if your adoption placement breaks down

You generally retain your adoption leave and pay entitlement for a set period following a placement breakdown, giving you time to adjust rather than losing the entitlement immediately.

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Guidance for Adoption Rights

For Adoption Rights queries we direct you to official specialist sources. These provide accurate, up-to-date guidance for your situation.

🔗 GOV.UK - Adoption Leave & Pay → 🔗 GOV.UK - Statutory Adoption Pay → 🔗 First4Adoption - Official Helpline → 🔗 Citizens Advice - Adoption Rights → 🔗 Coram - Adoption Support →

Need free advice? Citizens Advice — citizensadvice.org.uk or call 0800 144 8848 (free).

📖 Want the full picture? Read our guide: Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much statutory adoption pay will I actually receive?

You'll get 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then a fixed weekly rate for the remaining 33 weeks, provided you meet the continuity of employment and earnings qualifying conditions.

Can both partners take leave for an adoption?

Yes — one partner can take adoption leave and pay, while the other may be entitled to paternity leave, or the couple can choose to split leave between them under Shared Parental Leave rules.

What if my adoption placement breaks down?

You generally retain your adoption leave and pay entitlement for a set period following a placement breakdown, giving you time to adjust rather than losing the entitlement immediately.

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