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The guidelines may also be used as guidance for those applying for an Award and the content provided may be amended to suit the needs of individual applicants. The material in this document and the policies, procedures and guides referred to in the contract do not give a full statement of the law, nor does it reflect changes after November 2010. It is intended for guidance only and is not a substitute for professional advice. No responsibility for loss occasioned as a result of any person acting or refraining from acting on the basis of this material can be accepted by CDET.\u003Cbr>All operational policies, procedures, resources and facilities remain the responsibility of the Recognised Award member. Ensure you use the appropriate contract – this one is for self-employed or freelance staff. There is an alternative contract for employed teachers. The original of this policy can be found on the CDET website.\u003Cbr>Signatures of agreement 8\u003Cbr>|  |\n\n\n| Contract for Self-employed or Freelance services Guidelines Contents Summary |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | Page |\n| The Nature of the work | 3 |\n| Timetable / schedule of agreed work | 4 |\n| Termination, Fees | 4 |\n| Expenses, sickness absence and access to documents | 5 |\n| Copyright, contact, principles | 5 & 6 |\n| Tax and National Insurance | 6 & 7 |\n| Professional Practices | 7 |\n| Publicity, status, alteration, force majeure | 7 |\n| Governing Law and Jurisdiction and Notice | 7 |\n\nEXAMPLE CONTRACT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED or FREELANCE SERVICES  \nThis is an example of a contract for self-employed or freelance services to use when engaging a genuinely selfemployed freelancer, consultant or sole trader. Organisations may wish to add extra terms and conditions that are appropriate to their organisation and to their working relationship with their staff.  \nThe law does not require you to complete a contract with your self-employed or freelance workers - a verbal contract can exist even when there is nothing in writing. However, organisations are strongly advised to have a written agreement that clearly states what is expected from each party and this is a requirement for CDET Recognised Schools.  \nWhat the law requires  \nSelf-employed people (for example, freelance teachers) have limited employment rights which include entitlement toa safe and healthy working environment at their client’s premises and the right not to be discriminated against (please see [https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/selfemployed-contractor](https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/selfemployed-contractor) for more information) .  \nGood practice  \nThere are some details included in the contract that are considered to be good practice for organisations including clauses that clarify how the contract will be ended, the nature of the working relationship and who is responsible for tax and National Insurance Contributions.  \nHow to use this document  \nAfter each clause (or numbered statement) there are notes to help you make decisions about what to include in the contract or what is not relevant for your organisation. These guidance notes are clearly shown in boxes.  \nThese boxes must be deleted from the final contract that you give to the self-employed or freelance person. They are only shown here for your guidance.  \nChanging the contract at a later date  \nOnce both the organisation and the self-employed / freelance person have agreed the contract for services, any changes to any of the details will need to be agreed by the self-employed person. That is why it is important to get the contract right before you give it to the individual.  \nIf he or she agrees to the changes, the details should be written down. 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