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.
- 25 templates.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download templates as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months' access, with all updates to this toolkit provided free of charge and notified to you.
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.
Compliance
Compliance
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can small businesses use these Learning and development templates?
Yes. The Learning and development templates in this toolkit are designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. They follow UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently manage Learning and development processes and issues.
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Are these Learning and development templates up to date for UK law in 2025?
Absolutely. All templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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What types of Learning and development letters and documents are included?
Every toolkit includes a complete set of editable templates, supporting documents, and manager guidance designed to save time and ensure compliance.
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How will this help me as an HR manager or business owner?
Purchasing the toolkit saves you hours of drafting time and reduces the risk of legal mistakes. Instead of starting from scratch, you'll have clear, professional templates that you can adapt to your business.
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Do I get instant access to the templates?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Learning and development toolkit instantly. The templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and PDF format for easy sharing.
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Can I preview a sample Learning and development template before buying?
We provide free examples of our templates here. This gives you a sense of the quality and layout before you commit to purchasing the full toolkit.
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What if I need a full HR toolkit, not just Learning and development templates?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer library bundles that include Learning and development templates along with absence, grievance, and other HR policies. These may be more cost-effective if you need a complete HR library.
