STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient's name & address]

Dear <Title/ Surname>,

Stage 1 Appeal Outcome

I refer to your appeal that was received on <DD/MM/YYYY>

You advised that the reason<s> for your appeal <were/was>:

• <Insert details>

Having considered all the information provided, I have concluded that your appeal is <upheld / partially upheld / not upheld>. My reason<s> for this decision are as follows:

• <Insert reasons for decision>

As your appeal was <upheld [insert details on the way forward]><partially upheld [insert details on the way forward and which matters will continue to progress through to Stage 2 of the Attendance Policy]><not upheld [insert details on the way forward and which matters will continue to progress through to Stage 2 of the Attendance Policy or the decision of Stage 1 outcome remains in place ]>.

This concludes your scope for appeal at Stage 1. However, if you have any queries regarding this letter please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

<Name and Job Title of manager considering the paper-based appeal>

Cc: <Line manager name and job title>
<Trade Union Representative>