Part 1 of my two part blog considered the SRA’s new competency based CPD regime, identification of training needs and the importance of a proactive performance management (appraisal) system. Proactive, constructive and regular supervision are key skills in effective performance management and the delivery of high standards of client care. The issue of effective supervision has been an important but…
In its new competency based CPD regime the SRA expects solicitors to reflect, plan, take action on learning needs, keep a record and finally evaluate their learning – the learning cycle model. For many solicitors this will be a big change to their normal approach to CPD and they will need guidance and support on how to do it. Some…
There has been a lot of speculation recently on the SRA Training for Tomorrow initiative and what will replace the current CPD framework and the 16 hour annual target. The recent announcement from the SRA, the ‘new approach to Continuing Competence’, has ended that debate. No doubt the speculation will now move from what the concept will be to as…
