Our new maternity policy

At Barratt, we know that a diverse team means a stronger business, is better for our customers, and makes us a more attractive employer, which is why we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. In line with this commitment, we’ve undertaken a review of a number of our family friendly policies starting with our Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Joint Parental Leave Policy. The review follows on from your feedback in last year’s Employee Engagement Survey, and more recently, our Diversity and Inclusion Survey, which emphasised that that you’d welcome improved benefits as part of our family related policies. As a result of your feedback, and the review, we have now made a number of important changes to our Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Joint Parental Leave Policy. Our new maternity/adoption or shared parental leave policy now includes the option to take Enhanced Company Pay, which will increase the current statutory minimum to 18 weeks basic pay (followed by 21 weeks statutory pay). And our paternity policy has been updated to include Enhanced Company Pay of two weeks basic pay, and increase from the statutory minimum previously offered. David Thomas, Group Chief Executive, said: “We value our people, and by updating our family friendly policies, we hope to create an environment where all employees are in a position to reach their potential, and contribute to our future success. “I’m delighted to support these policy changes which demonstrate our continued commitment to ensuring Barratt is a great place to work with an open and honest culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.”

Paula Chamberlain, Senior Sales Manager, Yorkshire West said: I have recently returned to work from a period of maternity leave. This new policy will offer additional financial support, and as a new mum that is one less thing to worry about! For Barratt to recognise the importance of reviewing this policy and making the change is appreciated. The enhanced maternity benefit offers more flexibility and support for those colleagues looking to balance family commitments and a career.

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As Britain’s leading housebuilder, we are continuing to develop and implement Modern Methods of Construction alongside traditional brick and block. We are increasing our use of Timber Frame Construction – with more than 1,300 homes completed this year. We have also undertaken successful small-scale trials of Light Gauge Steel Frames, which are lighter, safer and quicker to put together than traditional construction methods, and Large Format Concrete Block technology, first used on our prototype ‘Barratt Green House’. We have engaged with our suppliers to find and consider innovative products and services, including foundation systems and roofing solutions. And we continue to introduce new product ranges, to ensure that the homes we offer suit the changing needs of our customers. Here we highlight some innovative schemes currently under way around the country.

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Solar PV panels are incorporated into the roofs of homes at Wallace Fields, converting sunlight into electricity and cutting energy bills for homeowners. First residents are now moving into the West Scotland development of four bedroom detached family houses. In the popular suburb of Robroyston, the location is ideal for families with plenty of local amenities plus Glasgow city centre within easy reach for commuting and shopping.

Glasgow

Two showhomes recently opened at The Drive at Mount Oswald, an exclusive David Wilson development less than two miles from the city centre. Our North East division is building 55 three and four bedroom luxury homes in a picturesque woodland setting. This new scheme follows the successful first phase of 60 homes at Mount Oswald, which generated strong demand and now has only five homes remaining for sale.

Durham

Denotes Geography covered by; North Midlands - Barratt (Northern Region) and East Midlands -DWH (East Region)

Selby

The new ‘Radleigh’ showhome at St Wilfrids Walk was the first in the country from the Barratt Homes 2016 range. The four bedroom detached house was completed in just eight weeks using timber frame, and in 21 weeks since the first timber kit was erected at the site, 26 timber kits have been built by the Yorkshire East division. More than 60% of the development, in the village of Brayton, is now sold.

Grantham

A small scheme on the edge of the Leicestershire village of Bottesford gave North Midlands the opportunity to trial the Large Format Block (LFB) method of construction. The Wickets delivered 34 homes for sale and 22 housing association homes and provided useful lessons. The division has since used LFB on a second site and is now planning to use the system on a third development.

Wilmslow

Bollin Park is a flagship David Wilson development in this affluent Cheshire town, which is one of the most sought-after places to live in the UK. Our North West division is delivering a mix of four and five bedroom homes, designed to blend into their surroundings and built to the highest specifications. The scheme is well-located for commuting to Manchester and other centres.

Stoke-on-Trent

Our Mercia division is providing more than 200 high-quality homes in a unique setting, surrounded by acres of peaceful parkland on the historic Wedgwood Estate at Barlaston village. The exterior designs were carefully considered, paying particular regard to architectural styles and vernacular materials, which helped secure permission for the proposals, despite the majority of the development being within the green belt.

Cambridge

Award-winning Trumpington Meadows is creating a new community of 1,200 homes less than three miles from the city centre. Work has now started on the latest phase of contemporary homes, shown in this preliminary CGI, and also on the local centre, which will help complete the new neighbourhood. The landmark project is setting the standard for residential development in the area and delivering the new homes Cambridge needs to support its future growth.

Bishop’s Stortford

West Ham United’s former stadium, Upton Park, is being transformed into 842 homes across 15 new buildings. A light gauge steel frame Fusion system was selected for the first block, allowing the Straftford division to successfully complete the units with a far faster programme, compared to traditional building methods. Superstructure construction was completed in around five weeks. Potentially 100 homes could be built at Upton Gardens using the system.

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Cane Hill Park, a 650-home joint development by our Southern Counties and Kent divisions, is championing the versatility of Modern Methods of Construction. Timber frames, an off-site solution ideal for challenging landscape sites, are helping to speed up the build process on houses, while light gauge steel frames are being adopted for apartments – the benefits include the high strength in relation to lightweight structure as a flexible build solution.

Homes at Kingswood Place, in the Essex village of Elsenham, incorporate unique architectural features reflecting the local character and are set in tree-lined avenues and open spaces. The Eastern Counties development of family homes is located in the Uttlesford district, which has been named as one of the best places to live in the countryside in Britain. The village is served by good schools and local amenities and is just an hour from London.

Farnham

Steel frames are being considered to speed up the regeneration of the former Louisburg Barracks military site at Bordon, in East Hampshire. Our Southampton division, in partnership with the HCA, will deliver 500 new homes at the dual-branded development, where 76 homes have been sold since Christmas. The project forms part of one of the country’s first eco-friendly ‘Green Towns’, designed to provide a healthier and happier way of life for residents.

Swindon

Tadpole Garden Village forms part of a thriving new community close to Swindon, combining town and country with family homes surrounded by green open spaces, play areas and allotments. The new village has a community centre, retail and convenience facilities and primary school. DWH South West recently launched Park View, its second phase at the village, which will provide 127 homes in a mix of modern and traditional designs.

Celebrating...

This year we held our second Long Service Celebration Dinner in honour of those who have committed many years to the business.

The annual celebration was held in London in April, and 75 people who celebrated their 20, 30, 35 and 40 anniversaries in the previous twelve months were invited to attend. Hosted by David Thomas, Steven Boyes and the Executive team, guests shared memories of their time in the business, and reflected on the wider social changes that have taken place over the years. When the longest serving among attendees started at Barratt in 1977, James Callaghan was Prime Minister; ABBA’s ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ spent 5 weeks at number 1; and the M5 Motorway was officially opened. At Barratt, the 1970s saw Sir Lawrie Barratt and the Barratt helicopter feature in our advertising, and a one-bedroom house cost £7,000. Following the review of our long service awards policy in 2015, greater recognition and reward is given to those who have shown loyalty and commitment to the business. Long service is recognised locally at five-yearly intervals from five years of service onwards. Those achieving 20, 30, 40 and above are given a financial gift, a silver trowel and an invitation to attend the dinner.

Paul Turner, Dean Smith, Gary Tebbatt and Stuart Grice all from East Midlands celebrating their long service milestone

Group from East Midlands celebrating long service

Steven Pollard, Gary Cartwright, John Sweeney and Mark Poole, all from BD Living

Guests at the celebration dinner mark their 20 years' long service milestone

Marking 30 years' service

Marking 35 and 40 years' service

Long Service Roll of Honour

In each issue of Foundations, we recognise those who have reached a 20, 30 or 40 years' long service milestone over the last six months. Congratulations and thank you to all who have reached a milestone B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 2 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 20 20 Years’ Service B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 3 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 30 between January and June 2017. Darren Foster – West Midlands Graham Rees – North Midlands Jackie Rogers – London Aldgate Anthony Hensley – London Office Ian Gardiner – East Scotland Keith Findlay – North Scotland Graham Rowan – Yorkshire East Keith Precious – Yorkshire West Neil Fairbrother – Yorkshire West Susan Law – North East Brian Davies – Manchester Mark Robson – Manchester Mark Thompson – Manchester Andrew Perks – Manchester Patrick Doyle – Manchester Frank Dainty – Manchester David Kay – Manchester Julie Parry – Manchester B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 + Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40+ Paul Rhodes – North Midlands Michael Watson – North Midlands Derek Askew – North Midlands Mark Summers – North Midlands Tracey Dickens – East Midlands Gary Tebbatt – East Midlands Michael Spencer – South Midlands Gordon Spencer – South Midlands Brian Baucutt – South Midlands John Sweeney – BD Living Gary Cartwright – BD Living Philip Webb – Exeter Mark Negus – Southampton Colin Quinn – Southern Counties Sid J'Dourou – North Thames B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 2 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 20 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40 Phillip Draper – Group Finance 30 Years’ Service James Walsh – East Scotland Alan Henderson – North Scotland Alexander Booth – North Scotland Kevin Clark – North Scotland Anthony Austin – North East David Kelland – South Wales Graham Swann – North West Philip Davidson – London Office 40 Years’ Service David Duncan – North Scotland B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 3 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 30 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 + Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40+ B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 2 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 20 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 3 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 30 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40 B A R R A T T D E V E L O P M E N T S 4 0 + Y E A R S O F S E R V I C E 40+