Performance management

Performance management and appraisal are vital for staff development and a valuable means of retaining a happy and motivated staff team. Use these resources to carry out an appraisal or prepare for your own appraisal meeting.

Staff appraisal and capability policy
Create an appraisal and capability policy for all staff from our downloadable template to ensure a fair, consistent process

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Skills audit template for middle leaders
Download this template to help evaluate middle leadership skills and prepare for appraisal meetings
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Appraisal objective setting forms: teaching and support staff
Setting objectives helps ensure staff development and improvement is linked to whole school priorities. Josephine Smith provides sample appraisal objective forms for teaching and support staff
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Teacher appraisal review form
Reviewing appraisal objectives helps identify staff strengths and areas for improvement. Josephine Smith provides a sample appraisal review form for teachers
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Support staff appraisal review form
Reviewing appraisal objectives helps identify staff strengths and areas for improvement. Josephine Smith provides a sample appraisal review form for support staff
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Appraisal conversations: advice for appraisers
What makes a successful appraisal meeting? Josephine Smith offers guidance to help appraisers prepare for the meeting
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Appraisal conversations: advice for appraisees
What makes a successful appraisal meeting? Josephine Smith offers guidance to help appraisees prepare for the meeting
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How to use 360 reviews in performance management
360 reviews set clear expectations of staff and align them with school vision and values. Helen Morgan explains how to use them effectively for staff development
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Conducting a capability meeting checklist
A capability meeting is the first stage of the capability procedure following unsatisfactory performance. Download the capability meeting checklist to ensure the correct process is followed
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Performance management and appraisal: strategies and guidance
Use these resources to ensure your school has clear, transparent procedures in place to manage performance and appraise all staff fairly
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Performance management

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