Employer Responsive Individual Learning Plan

EMPLOYER RESPONSIVE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

All personal information given in this document will be treated under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS

Print your name as it appears in your Passport or Birth Certificate

Learner Name:
Phone: / Mobile:
Email:
Company Name:
Learner Sunesis Ref: / (Office Use Only):

Programme Details:

Qualification/ Course Title:
Start Date:
Target Achievement Date:

Funding (circle relevant funding):

Work Place Learning / Skills Support for Redundancy (SSR) / Skills Support for Unemployed (SSU)
Assessor Name: / IQA Name:
Assessor email: / IQA Email:
Assessor Tel: / IQA Tel:

To contact Reed in Partnership's Learner Support Team, please call 020 7708 6009.

PART ONE: Summary of Initial Assessment

Highest Previous Qualification

Title
Level
Year of achievement
Country of achievement
Certificate seen / YES / NO

Initial Assessment of Key Skills

(A Record of Initial Assessment is held on the Learner’s Personal File)

Initial Assessment Results

Literacy:Numeracy / Score: Level: / Numeracy: / Score: Level:
Comments about support required or further training identified:

Additional Needs identified that could prevent achievement of the agreed learning aim?

YESNO

(If Yes, refer to pages 14 and 15 of this document)

Key Skills Testing required?

YES / If yes, date agreed to complete:
NO

Personal Objective: Success measure for completion of the learning aim
This section summarises the discussion between the learner and the assessor, and outlines any additional learner support agreed.
Professional Aspirations: Short and Medium-Term
Progression / YES / NO / Review Date
Move from temporary to permanent work
Increase working hours
Increase in wages
Promotion/ increased responsibility
Progress to an Apprenticeship
Progress to an Industry Specific Qualification
Other (please state):
Summary of the Discussion about Professional Aspirations:

Mentoring Arrangements

Who is the Learner’s Mentor in the workplace?

Contact Name / Contact Details

Health and Safety Check

To answer these questions, please refer to the Induction that the Learner had with the Employer when he/she started in the job.

This section must be completed by the Learner (For Yes/No please tick as appropriate)

Have you been through a formal induction process with your Company?

/

Yes No

If 'Yes', were the following topics covered?
Attendance Requirements
Yes No / Company Structure / Procedures
Yes No
Health and Safety
Yes No / Equal Opportunities
Yes No
Who should you contact if you are off sick and when?
What should you do if you hear the fire bell?
Name one First Aider:
Who is responsible for Health and Safety?
Do you know the accident reporting policy in your company? / Yes No
Who should you inform in case of an accident?
What will you do if you have an accident?
As an employee, have you been given a Contract of Employment containing your Terms and Conditions? / Yes No N/A

PART TWO: Outline of Qualification/ Learning Route

This section of the ILP outlines the Assessor and Learner's agreed actions as a result of the initial skills scan that has been undertaken

QCF/NVQ MAIN aim

Main Aim Title / Level / Awarding Organisation / Main Aim/Unit Reference No / No. of Mandatory units / Estimated GLH / Total QCF Credits required / Start Date / Anticipated Completion Date

For Official Use Only

Learner Registration Number: / Learner Registration Date:

For those learners benefitting from SSR/SSU provision, if the main aim is not QCF regulated please give details below:

Main Aim Title / Provider / GLH / Start Date / Anticipated Completion Date / Delivery Mode (Work Place, Classroom Based or Distance)

mandatory/optional units

Unit Titles / QCF Credits / Unit Ref No. / Anticipated Date of Completion / Actual Completion Date
MANDATORY

The following section could be completed after several discussions with the learner, so that the assessor can suggest the optional units that are most relevant to the learner's work place training needs.

OPTIONAL - Unit Titles / QCF Credits / Unit Ref No. / Anticipated Date of Completion / Actual Completion Date
Summary of actions agreed by learner and assessor to start training (ensure these actions are SMART)

Learner Signature: Assessor Signature: Date:

key skills

Unit title / Level / Registration number / Registration Date / Credit Value / To Be Achieved / Achieved / Start Date / Planned Completion Date / Actual Completion Date
Key Skills English
Key Skills Maths
Key Skills ICT (If Required)

other units

Unit title / Level / Unit Ref No / Type of Qualification (e.g. Units of NVQ) / Awarding Organisation / Unit no / Start Date / Actual Completion Date

Reviews

The reviews will take place every 8 weeks with the Learner, Employer and Assessor present. Together they will discuss the Learner's performance at work and progression made towards the qualification. Actions and targets will be agreed in line with the Learner's ILP.

The planned and actual review dates are outlined below.

Date of commencement of learning:

Planned review date / Actual review date / Learner Signature / Assessor Signature

*Reviews MUST be held every 8weeks and original copy of reviews returned to Reed in Partnership for monitoring and audit purposes.

Please note that the Review must be received by Reed in Partnership by the date due and not completed on that date.

1. The Employer’s Responsibilities

1.1.To employ, or sponsor and pay the Learner in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.

1.2.To agree jointly with Reed in Partnership and Learner, a Learning Plan ensuring that satisfactory progress is maintained. Any changes to the plan to be agreed at review stages.

1.3.To provide, as far as is reasonably practicable, the experience, facilities and training necessary to achieve the training objectives specified in the Learning Plan without loss of wages and to treat the Learner fairly and reasonably as an employee would be treated.

1.4.To undertake legal and contractual responsibilities for the Health and Safety of the Learner.

1.5.To ensure conformity with the employer’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

In accordance with the wishes of the Skills Funding Agency we have compiled this form of agreement in order that you, as the employer, are aware of the conditions entailed in supplying this service.

1.6.It is essential that you adhere to the specified training programme as agreed between yourselves and Reed in Partnership. To this end Reed in Partnership and the Skills Funding Agency require reasonable access to your premises for monitoring and assessing the learner’s progress.

1.7.It is a requirement of our contract with the Skills Funding Agency that all Learners should have a workplace induction.

1.8.It is a requirement of our contract with the Skills Funding Agency that all Learners should have their progress reviewed as a minimum every 12 weeks and a supervisor / employer must participate in the review process.

1.9.You are required to hold a current certificate of Employers Liability Insurance and, where appropriate, Public Liability Insurance.

1.10.You must take all necessary steps to secure the health, safety and welfare of all Learners and to comply with current relevant legislation.

1.10.1.A safety policy is required under the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health & Safety regulations 1992.

1.10.2.Risk Assessment is required under the management regulations. You must ensure that your risk assessment satisfies the requirement of the Health & Safety (Young Persons) regulations 1997.

1. The Learner's Responsibilities

2.1.To work for the Employer to the best of her or his ability and in accordance with the Employer’s policies and procedures.

2.2.To observe the Employer’s terms and conditions of employment.

2.3.In both working and training, to be diligent and punctual and to attend courses, keep records, take part in and contribute to the review process, undertake assessments in order to achieve Learning Plan objectives and keep the employer informed of progress towards those objectives.

2.4.At all times to behave in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation relating to the individual’s responsibilities and to promote and act in the Employer’s best interests.

2.5.In the event of sickness absence exceeding seven days, a doctor’s certificate must be provided. Should you be absent due to sickness, Reed in Partnership must be notified.

1. Reed in Partnership’s Responsibilities

3.1.To check that the contents of the Learning Plan fulfill the nationally and industry/sector agreed criteria for the relevant qualification.

3.1.1.To deliver an average of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) during the programme duration.

3.2.To ensure that the training meets the requirements set out in the Contract between the Learning Provider and the Skills Funding Agency in particular in relation to Quality Assurance process including Health and Safety obligations required of the Skills Funding Agency and their suppliers.

3.3.Reed in Partnership has a responsibility for your health, safety and welfare whilst you are training. You should follow all guidance given to you on safe working practices and you are required to act safely and responsibly at all times and not put yourself or others at risk. If you have an accident you should report it to your instructor / supervisor and it should be entered in the accident book. If the accident is reportable, it will be investigated by Reed in Partnership and reported to the Skills Funding Agency.

3.4.Reed in Partnership as a Learning Provider is covered by insurance for Employer’s Liability and Public Liability.

3.5.Our Work Place Learning programme is open to all people over 19 years old who are eligible and can benefit from training regardless of race, religion, sex or disability.

3.6.As you progress through the Work Place Learning programme your progress will be monitored and reviewed. Support and guidance will be given as appropriated.

This is a Work Place Learning programme funded by the Skills Funding Agency through Reed in Partnership.

Reed in Partnership is a Learning Provider for the Skills Funding Agency Work Based Learning Programmes which include NVQs, Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships. It may, as appropriate, include blocks of off-the-job training which will consolidate the learner's specified and agreed training plan. During the programme a representative from Reed in Partnership will visit at least once every 12 weeks to monitor and assess the learner's progress. The timing and content of this training will be decided in liaison with the company and the learner will be required to declare that they have completed the GLH as set out in this agreement (see 3.1).

A safety assessment will be carried out prior to commencement of the Learning Programme. Any non-compliance with the safety or legal requirements will be annotated and action should be taken to comply within an agreed timescale.

• Learners must receive induction training and be introduced to the company safety policy.
• They must receive adequate supervision.
• Learners using dangerous machinery require supervision at all times.
• The employer must ensure that the learner is informed of any work equipment and/or work area prohibitions.
• It is the employer’s responsibility to provide any protective clothing as identified in the Risk Assessment.

Should a reportable accident occur Reed in Partnership must be informed by telephone and an accident occurrence form HG002 completed and forwarded to the Reed in Partnership’s Head Office within 48 hours.

• The learner's holidays will be in accordance with those laid down by your company.
• Where applicable we encourage the learner to attend Reed in Partnership on day release. The studies carried out will be inter-related with the work s/he is doing with you and will enable him/her to enhance his/her knowledge.
• You must comply with the requirements of Employment Law and Equal Opportunities legislation.
• The learner is the direct responsibility of Reed in Partnership in respect of his/her laid down and agreed training programme. Should there be any problem you should contact Reed in Partnership.

This contract may be terminated by either party giving the other a minimum of one month’s notice in writing. Either party may terminate the contract forthwith in the event of any breach in its terms by the other party.

The signature below is to demonstrate that the parties agree with the above stated responsibilities and that all the parties have read and understood the Terms and Conditions.

Signed: (Employer) / Date:
Signed: (Learner) / Date:
Signed:
(Learning Provider) / Date:

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

-Agreed Changes*

Amendment Details

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Date

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Signature of Learner

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Signature of Training Provider

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Signature of Employer

(if appropriate)

PLEASE NOTE

1. It is essential that you advise your Assessor of any change of address during your programme
2. Unless we are advised of any change of address, certificates will be posted to the address as stated on this ILP

* The Assessor will advise the Learner Support Team of any changes noted here

Learner Checklist

To answer these questions, please refer to the Induction that the Learner had with the Assessor when he/she started in the Learning Programme.

Action / Please tick as appropriate
Programme structure explained to learner / Yes No
Standards Given / Yes No
Appeals and complaints procedure explained and procedures understood by Learner / Yes No
Equal Opportunities policy, Disability Statement, Health and Safety, and safeguarding policies explained and procedures understood / Yes No
Individual Learning Plan and targets explained and completed with Learner / Yes No
Learning Log explained and understood by Learner / Yes No
Learning material issued / Yes No
Original Literacy and Numeracy test review by Assessor and kept by Learner Support Team / Yes No
Key Skills Pack given and integration explained and understood by Learner / Yes No
Reviews explained and understood by Learner / Yes No

Date Checklist was completed with Learner:

Assessor Signature:

Action Plan

-For Learners identified as having Additional Learning Needs / Additional Social Needs

Learner name:
Date Action Plan Agreed:
Objective(s):

Actions required to achieve objective(s):

Action / Support required / Member of staff responsible for support / Target achievement date

Date agreed to review this Action Plan:

I agree to follow this Action Plan to the best of my ability and consult with my Assessor if I experience any problems, or meet any barriers, that prevent me from doing so.

Signed:
(Learner) / Date:
Signed:
(Assessor) / Date:

Review of Action Plan

Progress made towards the action(s) agreed:

Action / Progress made

(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)

Is the learner receiving the support required? / YesNo
Comments:
Follow up action(s) and support required:

(Raise new Action Plan if necessary)

Objective(s) met: / YesNo
If not, please state date agreed for further action plan to be reviewed:
Signed:
(Learner) / Date:
Signed:
(Assessor) / Date: