Staff Development Policy

1. Introduction

This policy outlines the obligations of the London School of Business & Education Ltd. (LSBE), a company registered in England & Wales (Company Number: 12838732), regarding staff development.

LSBE acknowledges its responsibility to provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and abilities, enabling optimal performance in their roles and supporting career growth within the organization. The pedagogical director plays a key role in facilitating the professional development of all staff.

2. Staff Development

2.1 Performance Appraisal and Needs Assessment

• The Dean identifies training and development needs through performance appraisals, considering both departmental and individual employee requirements.

2.2 Role of the Pedagogical Director

The pedagogical director evaluates training needs and develops relevant programs by:

• Designing and delivering training courses.

• Providing training materials and advising on methods to meet training objectives.

2.3 Mandatory Training

• All regular teaching staff are required to complete the online faculty training in Moodle before undertaking any teaching responsibilities.

3. Process

3.1 Identifying Training Needs

• The Dean may recommend training opportunities to the Pedagogical Director for departmental or individual benefit.

• Department heads are encouraged to establish specific staff development programs tailored to their teams' needs.

3.2 Training Program Implementation

• The pedagogical director continuously evaluates training needs and establishes programs to address them.

• Scheduled training sessions are communicated to employees via email.

3.3 Training Attendance

• Employees may attend training sessions:

  • As paid working time for training related to organisational objectives.

  • At the discretion of the pedagogical director for personal development objectives.

  • If paid time is not authorised, employees are informed before the start of the training.

• Employees may request or be nominated for internal or external training programs.

3.4 Record Maintenance

• The pedagogical director maintains comprehensive records of all employees who complete training courses.

3.5 External Training

• If LSBE cannot fulfil specific training needs internally, employees may be referred to external resources. Guidance will be provided on suitable alternatives.

This policy, along with related materials, is available to staff and students on Moodle.

For questions or further information, contact:

For further details or to submit an appeal/complaint, contact:

London School of Business & Education Ltd
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Email: admin@londonsbe.com

End of Policy