The 2025 PDR Process: Whilst everyone should have the opportunity to have a PDR meeting this year, colleagues are encouraged to take a light touch approach. See guidance on the 2025 PDR process.

A comprehensive review of PDR is currently underway and we are working hard to design, pilot and launch the new PDR approach for the 2026 round.

Confidentiality

The review is confidential to the reviewee, reviewer and the reviewer's line manager - and if this is not the Head of Department (HoD), then the HoD may also review the PDR form for consistency, to review future plans, and learning/ development needs.

In order to coordinate learning and development programmes, the HoD may also ask their nominated administrative support to collate training needs at a departmental level.