Initial PDR Form for new starters (excluding academic staff)
Name:
Job Title:
Department:
Faculty/Division:
Start date at the University:
This initial PDR form is to be used to set objectives during the probationary period.
Please note the following (some of which differ from the main PDR):
The Reviewer is responsible for:
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setting the objectives
assessing and recording achievements on the initial PDR form
actively providing feedback on progress and for ensuring that any agreed support arrangements are met
The new starter is responsible for:
 seeking support and feedback as needed and meeting the established objectives.
The initial PDR outcomes can be carried forwards as required into the full PDR process.
Initial PDR Objectives
Objective
Measure
How will it be known when the objective
has been achieved or satisfactorily
progressed during the period?
Percentage
weighting
Priority weighting for each
objective (100% total)
Support/development
To help ensure successful completion of the
objective
Achievements
(to be completed by the reviewer)
Other development required during the initial period:
Area of development focus
Action
What will be done to meet the development needs?
When will it happen?
Outcomes
Clearly identify the end goal of the development activities.
Training/actions to be completed:
Date Completed/Attended
Course/Event
1.
Welcome to Lancaster (mandatory)
2.
PDR Training (recommended)
3.
On-line Diversity Awareness Training (mandatory)
4.
Information Security Training (mandatory)
5.
Appropriate Health and Safety Training as identified in your needs
assessment (mandatory)
Date Completed
Action
1.
Encryption of Mobile Device(s) where appropriate (mandatory)
Sign Off
To be completed after the review meeting:
Reviewer signature:
Date:
Reviewee signature:
Date: