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<strong>Policy</strong> <strong>Title</strong>: <strong>Study</strong> <strong>Time</strong><br />
<strong>Policy</strong> <strong>Number</strong>: <strong>P60034</strong><br />
<strong>Section</strong> <strong>Reference</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> Contents Page(s)<br />
1. <strong>Policy</strong> Administration 2<br />
2. <strong>Policy</strong> Objective, Statement 2<br />
3. Related <strong>Policy</strong> Documents 3<br />
4. <strong>Policy</strong> Compliance Audit 4<br />
5. Document Control 5<br />
<strong>Reference</strong><br />
Attached Appendices/Procedures<br />
Description<br />
None Attached<br />
Ratified By:<br />
Managing Staff Board (Virtual Ratification)<br />
Ratified Date: 26 th March 2010<br />
Version <strong>Number</strong>: 1.4<br />
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1. <strong>Policy</strong> Administration<br />
1.1 Status Revises <strong>P60034</strong> Version 1.3<br />
1.2 Department Learning and Development<br />
1.3 Last Review December 2009<br />
1.4 Next Review Due December 2012<br />
2. <strong>Policy</strong> Objective, Statement<br />
2.1 <strong>Policy</strong> Objective<br />
(1) This policy aims to provide advice and guidance to all Police Officers and Staff with regard to how<br />
much duty time might be allocated to learning and development activity.<br />
2.2 <strong>Policy</strong> Statement<br />
(1) Police Officers and Staff participate in a wide variety of learning and development activities for differing<br />
purposes. This policy aims to provide guidance to them and to their line managers with regard to how<br />
much duty time might be allocated to this activity.<br />
(2) Within the context of this policy, learning and development activity falls into three distinct categories:<br />
(i)<br />
(ii)<br />
Mandatory – or is development relating to current role in the organisation<br />
Developmental – activity which prepares an individual for their next role or rank.<br />
(iii) Personal Development – activity which does not have a direct link to the current or future role.<br />
(3) The policy guidance in relation to these categories is as follows:<br />
(i)<br />
(ii)<br />
100% of the time required for the development activity should be allowed in duty time.<br />
50% of the time required for the development activity should be allowed in duty time, with the<br />
individual investing the other 50% themselves.<br />
(iii) 100% of the time required for the personal development activity should be invested by the<br />
individual.<br />
(4) Where an individual needs time to prepare for taking examinations, the recommendation is as follows<br />
(except for OSPRE exams, see Appendix A):<br />
(i)<br />
(ii)<br />
Maximum of 1 day duty time allowed per examination<br />
Maximum of 1 day duty time allowed per examination<br />
(iii) No duty time allowed<br />
(5) In each case the above is guidance and the final decision will rest with the Line Manager following<br />
negotiation with the learner. Both parties will need to be mindful of operational commitments when<br />
coming to an agreement. Agreements will need to be reviewed to take into account any change in<br />
circumstances.<br />
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(6) For some specific development activities there may be existing arrangements for which there are<br />
national recommendations in relation to the number of duty hours to be allocated. Where these<br />
recommendations have been adopted e.g. the Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme and<br />
the Bramshill Fellowship, or where the Constabulary has made particular local recommendations e.g.<br />
Leadership Diploma and Executive Diploma or Core Leadership Development Programme, then they<br />
will apply.<br />
(7) See Appendix A for current arrangements<br />
(8) <strong>Study</strong> time should be formally allocated by RMUs where appropriate.<br />
(9) In order to meet the different learning styles of individuals there needs to be a flexible approach and it<br />
may be that study time is best spent at home. Line Managers are expected to support and monitor<br />
progress.<br />
3. Related <strong>Policy</strong> Documents<br />
3.1 Associated Policies, Procedures and Documents<br />
(1) Appendix A - <strong>Study</strong> <strong>Time</strong> Arrangements<br />
3.2 Associated Legislation<br />
(1) None attached<br />
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4. <strong>Policy</strong> Compliance Audit<br />
4.1 Equality Impact Assessment (Part One)<br />
Date Completed: Updated March 2010<br />
Level of Impact:<br />
Low<br />
Race<br />
Disability<br />
Gender<br />
Sexual Orientation<br />
Faith<br />
Age<br />
Low<br />
Low<br />
Low<br />
Low<br />
Low<br />
Low<br />
4.2 Equality Impact Assessment (Part Two) Not Applicable<br />
4.3 Organisational Security and<br />
Professional Standards Compliant<br />
Comment: Approve Date: 16.02.10<br />
4.4 Diversity Compliant Comment: Approve Date: 15.02.10<br />
4.5 Health and Safety Compliant Comment: Approve Date: 12.02.10<br />
4.6 Freedom of Information/Data<br />
Protection/Information Management<br />
Compliant<br />
Comment: Approve Date: 02.03.10<br />
4.7 Legal/Human Rights Compliant Comment: Approve Date: 22.02.10<br />
4.8 Unison Comment: Approve Date: 19.02.10<br />
4.9 Federation Comment: Approve Date: 16.02.10<br />
4.10 Superintendents’ Association Comment: Approve Date: 13.02.10<br />
4.11 Information and Communication<br />
Technologies<br />
Comment: Approve Date 12.02.10<br />
4.12 Chief Officer with Portfolio<br />
Responsibility<br />
Comment: Approve Date: 12.02.10<br />
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5. Document Control<br />
Date Version Summary of changes<br />
01.04.10 1.4 Current<br />
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