Learning and development templates toolkit
Our Learning and Development Templates Toolkit empowers employee growth, providing resources for continuous learning and skill development.
It provides a comprehensive range of templates to support your organisation's learning and development strategy, covering everything from creating a training plan to tracking employee progress, and from conducting a training needs analysis to evaluating the effectiveness of your training programs.
Our Learning and Development Templates Toolkit can help your organisation stay ahead of the competition by empowering your employees with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. With our templates, you can easily create and implement training programs that align with your business goals and meet the specific needs of your employees.
What is Learning and Development?
Learning and development (L&D) refers to the process of enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of employees through training, development programmes, and other learning opportunities.
It is vital to understand the current and future capability needs of the organisation, as well as how to create a culture that drives engagement in continuous professional development.
Improving the skills of your staff is vital and will deliver huge business benefits. It can increase their productivity, motivation and quality of work, and boost overall business profits and customer satisfaction.
What legal and best practice aspects should employers be aware of when implementing Learning and development templates?
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Employers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with adequate training and support to carry out their jobs safely and effectively. This includes providing training on health and safety, data protection, and other relevant areas.
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Employers can also use workplace learning and development to support their employees' career development and progression, which can help to improve job satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
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The UK government provides financial support to employers for training and development through schemes such as the apprenticeship levy and the National Retraining Scheme.
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Employers can use a range of different learning and development methods, including classroom-based training, e-learning, on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
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Employers should ensure that their learning and development programmes are designed to meet the specific needs of their employees and the business, and that they are aligned with the organisation's strategic goals and objectives.
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Employers should also ensure that their learning and development programmes are accessible and inclusive, and that they do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, disability or other protected characteristics.
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Employers should keep accurate and up-to-date records of their employees' learning and development activities, which can help to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements and support performance management and career development.
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Failure to provide adequate training and development opportunities to employees can lead to legal claims from employees, including claims for breach of contract, discrimination, and constructive dismissal.
This policy outlines the recovery of training costs for when employee leaves employment while undertaking sponsored training, or for a specified period of time after its completion.
Use this if you require a robust and practical Training and development policy template.
If you have an employee who will be undertaking external training, and the provider requires confirmation of sponsorship, issue this model letter template to them.
Our Invite to Professional Development Session Letter Template invites employees to valuable sessions, fostering skill growth and professional advancement with a clear and engaging invitation.
Use this template to notify individuals / grades of a training event that it has been deemed to be beneficial to them.
Our Training Cost Recovery on Resignation Letter template outlines the terms for reimbursing training costs, promoting transparency and a clear agreement.
If you are sponsoring training, use this model letter to inform an employee that repayment of the cost is required if they resign before or shortly after it is complete.
If you have agreed to an employee request to sponsor external training or study, issue this model letter template to confirm the agreement.
Our Training or Study Request Refusal Letter template communicates respectfully when training requests cannot be approved, offering clear reasoning and professionalism.
If an employee requests approval to attend external training or development, issue this model letter as invitation to a meeting to discuss it further.
Use this model form to record any internal training that an employee/team/group has attended and completed.
If you are sponsoring training, this model agreement details the cost repayment schedule if the employee resigns before or shortly after it is complete.
A training evaluation form is a tool used to evaluate training sessions by gathering feedback from the participant(s) regarding the training program, facilitator, and training facilities.
A training needs request form is normally completed by an employee to request attendance to a Company funded training course.
Our One-to-One Review Meeting Script Template guides constructive discussions, fostering growth and alignment between managers and employees in a supportive environment.
An employee engagement plan is a set of strategies and activities designed to increase employee involvement, enthusiasm, and commitment to their work.
Our Leadership Development Plan template outlines a structured path for enhancing leadership skills, fostering professional growth and effective management.
Our Mentorship Program Plan template offers a comprehensive framework for implementing a successful mentorship initiative, facilitating skill transfer and personal growth.
Our One-to-One Review Meeting Action Plan Template documents agreed-upon goals and actions, ensuring accountability and progress tracking following constructive discussions between managers and employees.
Our Succession Plan Template strategically outlines a roadmap for identifying and developing internal talent, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in key roles within the organisation.
Our Talent Development Plan provides a structured strategy for enhancing skills and capabilities, promoting professional growth and achievement.
Our Training and Development Plan template helps you create effective strategies to enhance employee skills and foster professional growth.
Our Training and Development RACI Chart delineates responsibilities, ensuring efficient coordination and accountability throughout the learning process.
Our Work Experience Plan Template streamlines the process, ensuring a well-structured and organised work experience program for students.
- The documents are easily editable and implementable, saving you time and money
- All content is designed by CIPD accedited Chartered HR practitioners with operational experience in this area
- You will maintain compliance with ACAS guidelines, legislation, and industry best practices
- Email notifications for any templates added to this toolkit
- 12 months of unrestricted access without any additional costs (any update in that period is free to you)
- A 25% discount on all library, toolkit, and template purchases/renewals
