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content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Probationary Period Review Template for UK Employers<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-custom-post-date has-sm-font-size\">\n    <span>Published<\/span>&nbsp;<time datetime=\"2026-04-30T05:22:30+00:00\">Apr 30, 2026<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A structured probation review process is important for all UK businesses, regardless of size or industry. This free probation review template gives you everything you need to assess new hires fairly, deliver clear and documented feedback and handle any outcome with confidence, whether that&#8217;s a pass, an extension or a termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Read on for guidance on what to include, how to structure the meeting and what the latest employment law changes mean for your probation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a probationary period review and why does it matter more in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/what-is-a-probation-period\/\">A probationary period<\/a> review template gives managers an easy way to provide structured and constructive feedback to employees after their first few months. A formalised review at the end of a probationary period is helpful to everyone, giving new staff direction in their role and helping managers identify areas for training and growth. In 2026 and beyond, it\u2019s also going to be much more critical from a legal standpoint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employment-rights-act-2025-employer-compliance-guide\/\">Employment Rights Act 2025<\/a> is going to change the rules around unfair dismissal significantly. Once this takes effect on 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will be reduced from two years to just six months. That means employees gain the right to claim unfair dismissal from six months of service, regardless of whether they&#8217;ve formally passed a probation period. Probation is a contractual arrangement, not a legal shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The stakes are also higher than many employers realise. Alongside the qualifying period change, the compensatory award cap will be abolished entirely, meaning tribunal compensation will be based solely on actual financial loss with no upper limit. For higher-earning employees, that exposure could be substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It&#8217;s also worth noting that this won&#8217;t just apply to new hires employed after 1 January 2027. The change will apply to employees already in employment on 1 January 2027, meaning anyone hired on or before 1 July 2026 will automatically gain protection from that date (as they will already have six months\u2019 service on the date the law changes). What to include in a probation review template:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Preparation: <\/strong>Both you and the employee need to know what preparation is expected before going into a probation review. This includes everything from reviewing activity since they started their role, looking at their job description and preparing questions or concerns to discuss. <br><br>For the manager, preparation includes reviewing any current goals or setting new ones, or setting out a training or progression plan for the next 6-12 months, if employment is going to continue after the probationary review. Documents and pre-meeting tasks should be shared in plenty of time before the actual review so everyone has time to feel prepared.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Performance assessment: <\/strong>The core of the review is assessing the employee\u2019s performance over their probationary period and deciding whether or not the employee\u2019s employment should continue. If the employee\u2019s employment will continue and there are areas for improvement, break it down into useful sections such as objectives, achievements and areas for improvement, if needed. Keeping things structured helps to make feedback clear and constructive, helping to give the employee a sense of direction and progress.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Employee self-reflection: <\/strong>There should always be an opportunity for the employee to express their feelings and experiences as part of your business, as this will help managers identify any barriers and formulate a plan of action. It also serves to get an idea of the business as a whole and how new staff feel about joining it. This can help with company-wide policies and onboarding.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Outcome and action plan: <\/strong>Finish discussions with a clear outcome. If the employee\u2019s employment will continue, set out a plan of action, setting new objectives for the short-term and long-term and addressing any issues as soon as possible. Clear objectives also make it possible to track progress over time and for employees to feel that their career is being fostered and advanced while they\u2019re with your organisation. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If the employee has failed probation, clearly explain why this was the case.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Follow-up: <\/strong>Make sure to follow up any immediate actions and check in a week or two after the review to see that they\u2019re done. You should also set a date for the next performance review and set any objective milestone check-ins along the way.\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare for a probation review meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Use your probation review template to build an agenda for the meeting and share this with the employee so they know what to expect and what they need to do. Prompt them to write down any concerns or questions and think about their role and career ambitions. If you\u2019re providing specific questions, make sure they have these in plenty of time to discuss answers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The manager should be gathering feedback from other members of the team, getting a wider view of the new hire\u2019s performance and how they\u2019re settling in. This is a great opportunity to get some positive and encouraging feedback for the employee and gather any constructive advice if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What questions should you ask in a probation review?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The questions you ask in the review should be open-ended, designed to encourage honest and open answers and discussion between the employee and manager. Here are a few examples of what to ask in a probation review:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">What were your most significant achievements or tasks completed over the past 3\/6 months?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Was there anything you wanted to achieve but weren\u2019t able to?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">What skills would you like to improve or attain over the next 6 to 12 months?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Is there an aspect of your role you\u2019d like to develop or change?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">What are your career aspirations for the future?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">How do you feel about the company culture and work environment so far?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Is there anything your manager or the company can do to better support your daily work life?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to structure the probation review meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Your probation review meeting template will help you structure the meeting, giving you an agenda to follow step by step. Here\u2019s an example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Welcome and overview:<\/strong> It\u2019s important to set a positive and supportive tone for the meeting and provide an overview of what will be discussed.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Role expectations:<\/strong> Review the role and its responsibilities and if anything has changed since the employee joined.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Performance feedback and probation outcome:<\/strong> Provide feedback on the employee\u2019s performance, including feedback gathered from colleagues and other managers. This is also the time to share the decision on whether they\u2019ve passed probation or not, or whether you\u2019re going to extend it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Employee self-assessment:<\/strong> Go over the questions answered by the employee, discussing each point and identifying plans for training, objectives and timelines.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Setting objectives and next steps:<\/strong> Create a list of goals and timelines and any immediate actions identified from the performance review and employee self-assessment, if their employment is to continue..\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Final questions:<\/strong> Give the employee an opportunity to ask any final questions or raise any concerns.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The three possible probation outcomes and how to handle each one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The key moment of any probationary review meeting is delivering the decision itself, which could be good news or could present a more difficult conversation. Here\u2019s how to approach each potential outcome and what process you need to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confirming employment: Passing probation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/successful-probation-letter-template\/\">Successfully passing probation<\/a> provides a moment of celebration and congratulations for the employee, but it also means setting out the plan for the next 6-12 months. Explain how the passing works and any formal processes that will take place, as well as any new benefits available to them. Set out the timeline for the next performance review and the objectives to be completed between now and then.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extending probation: What UK employers must do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If there are still some uncertainties around the employee\u2019s suitability, you may want to extend their probationary period. The new Employment Rights Act 2025 makes extending probation beyond 6 months much more risky, as unfair dismissal protection will apply after that point (as of January 2027).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you\u2019re taking this route, approach the conversation with complete transparency and clearly convey what the employee must do in order to pass. Set out the goals they need to achieve and how these will be measured, being as constructive and specific as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terminating during probation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If the decision is that an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/discipline-termination-policy\/\">employee hasn\u2019t passed and their contract is terminated<\/a>, there&#8217;s a clear best-practice process to follow and it&#8217;s worth knowing before you go into the conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Start with thorough feedback. Even in this situation, the employee deserves a specific and honest account of why the decision has been made. Vague reasoning isn&#8217;t just unhelpful, it creates legal risk. 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