Personal Development Reviews

Purpose

The purpose of the Personal Development Review (PDR) is to provide a space for you to:

These reviews do not replace 1-1s but should be referred to and inform 1-1 meetings. They are not a performance management tool.

PDRs take place every 6 months. At each review meeting the date for the next one is set (in 6 months, unless a shorter time is agreed to be helpful).

Before the meeting, you will:
- spend some time reflecting on the questions asked and on how you feel you are doing in your role.
- complete the sections in advance, so that the conversation can focus on what matters to you.
- reflect on whether and how you have achieved your objectives set in your last review.
- think about how you would like to develop over the next six months.
Before the meeting, the line manager will:
- review the objectives set at the last meeting.
- check the staff database to find out whether the member of staff is up to date with any training.
At the meeting:
- you will discuss the questions below with your manager and agree on the objectives.
After the meeting, your line manager will:
- add their feedback.
- upload this document to your staff record.
- follow up on any agreed actions with you
These reviews are confidential unless anything related to safeguarding or health & safety is disclosed.