CPD Compliance: two webinars

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1 The SRA s Reflective Approach to CPD - Simplified! Achieving Compliance CPD Compliance: two webinars 1. SRA s CPD Scheme SRA s Reflective approach - simplified 2. SRA s CPD Compliance Turning Reflection into Action Thursday 15 th December hrs Gavin Gobby Mac Mackay The SRA Threshold Standard Because the competence statement is generic and applies to all solicitors, a threshold standard was developed to set out the level at which the competences in the competence statement should be performed upon qualification as a solicitor. Level three is the threshold standard required at the point of qualification; the other levels are provided for the purpose of context Threshold Standard Level Functioning knowledge Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice, and applies them appropriately and effectively to individual cases. Standard of work Acceptable standard achieved routinely for straightforward tasks. Complex tasks may lack refinement. Autonomy Achieves most tasks and able to progress legal matters using own judgement, recognising when support is needed. Complexity Able to deal with straightforward transactions, including occasional, unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems and choices. Perception of context Understands the significance of individual actions in the context of the objectives of the transaction / strategy for the case. Innovation and originality Uses experience to check information provided and to form judgements about possible courses of action and ways forward. 1

2 The threshold standard Level three is the threshold standard required at the point of qualification It represents a benchmark of attainment for all solicitors on admission. The Three Step Approach to CPD 6 Step One: Competence Statement The SRA Competence Statement 1. Must be adopted from 1 st November Solicitors discuss training (i.e. L&D) needs with employer. SRA research says, 70% firms have some form of appraisal scheme in place 4. SRA Competency Framework: i. Skill sets to achieve Code Principles ii. Defined career path 2

3 SRA Competency Statement 4 Sets 18 Sub-sets 91 Competencies A. Ethics 5 22 B. Technical C. People D. Self Editing the SRA Competencies A Work within the limits of their competence and the supervision which they need, including a) Disclosing when the work is beyond their personal capability b) Mistakes c) Feedback d) Knowing when to seek expert advice I spot matters that are outside my expertise and take appropriate action SRA Competency Statement 1. Integrity 2. Critical thinking & analysis. Managing learning & development A. Ethics, professional judgement B. Technical Legal Practice 4. Developing technical legal knowledge 5. Spoken and written advocacy 6. Negotiating with clients Step Two: Attainment? - L&D Needs Analysis 9. Manage work activities and projects 10. Apply good business practice D. Manage yourself and work C. Working with other people 7. Professional relations a) Clients / b) people 8. Communicate effectively 11 12

4 Not yet meeting Meeting in part 08/12/2016 Fully met Reflection and Planning How am I performing? General / transactional What was good? What could I do better & how? Self? Support? What have I learned from my experience? What might I do differently in the future? 14 L&D Needs Analysis A2, A. Maintain my level of competence and legal knowledge Name: Date: / /. Maintain my level of competence, knowledge, learning & development I seek feedback from others (e.g. colleagues / clients) to enhance self-awareness of my performance Peter Sample I spot matters that are outside my expertise and take appropriate action I admit mistakes or recognise when I am experiencing difficulties and take appropriate corrective action I willingly share my experiences to help others in my workgroup develop to promote organisational learning I recognise my preferred learning style(s) and actively develop varied approaches to maximise my opportunities to learn I explore all options for my continuing professional development I take responsibility to manage my own CPD opportunities appropriately as legislation and my role develops I undertake the activities identified in my development plan promptly and evaluate their contribution to my performance Total sum the number of your responses in each column Rating multiply your column total above by this rating Score write down your score for each column 10 Sum your five scores your total across all five columns 1 /16 L&D Needs Analysis: steps 1. Competency standard? SRA generic Adapted for organisation and job role 2. Attainment? Reflection Plan & Record. Training (L&D) requirement? > dozen options To achieve the output Thanks for your time Part Two Webinar SRA s CPD Compliance Turning Reflection into Action Thursday 15 th December hrs

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