Definitions

Learning and Development (L&D) takes place either formally or informally and occurs in many forms: Mentoring, Coaching, Books, Courses, Workshops, Online materials, Conferences, Meetings, Action Learning Sets, Self-study, Reflection, Secondments/Visits and more.

L&D Providers
Any individual or group providing L&D for a specific purpose whether employed or contracted to provide to the University.

L&D Plan
The L&D plan is a College/Service level document which describes learning and development priorities, budgets and plans to meet the identified needs.

Annual Staff L&D Report
This is a University level report which reflects on activities and engagement in the previous academic year and describes the L&D priorities for Research, Education, Management Development and Policy.

Area
Area relates to an Academic College or a Professional Service.

Trent
HR database which allows L&D activity to be scheduled, booked and updated as well as enabling reports on L&D engagement to be produced for monitoring efficient L&D management by area.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is systematic, on-going, self-directed learning. It is an approach or process which should be a normal part of how you plan and manage your whole working life.
Continuing because learning never ceases, regardless of age or seniority
Professional because it is focused on personal competence in a professional role
Development because its goal is to improve personal performance and enhance career progression"
(Institute of Personnel and Development 1997)