Family friendly

The University is committed to helping working parents and carers, and offers a variety of benefits for staff:

Flexible working

The University has a range of flexible working arrangements. Through these arrangements, we aim to support our managers to deliver flexible services that meet the changing needs of our students and other customers, as well as assist our workforce in achieving a positive work-life balance. We have a flexible working hours scheme for staff, the principles of which are outlined in the Flexible Working policy.

Childcare facilities

Streatham and St Luke's campuses

Tops Day Nursery

Tops Day Nursery is a purpose built nursery from 3 months to school age.

It is located next to Hope Hall, the University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter. EX4 4PL

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Holiday Club

Penryn and Falmouth Campuses

Little Wonders Nursery

Little Wonders Nurseries are located in picturesque, vibrant and creative learning environments at the Penryn and Falmouth Campuses.

They provide high-quality childcare and education for children up to five years, with after-school care for children up to eight years, for the families of staff, students and the local community.

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Childcare vouchers

As part of its range of family-friendly initiatives, the University has made arrangements to participate in a scheme which enables employees to purchase, via a salary sacrifice arrangement approved by HM Revenue & Customs, childcare vouchers without paying tax or National Insurance Contributions. Information on the scheme and how to join can be found in the Childcare Vouchers webpages.

Parents and Carers

The University is committed to helping working parents and carers and has introduced a range of policies to assist with this. More information about policies and procedures, including  Maternity,  Paternity/Partner leave and  Adoption leave can be found on our Parents and Carers website.