Staff CPD: paying and recovering costs

Download our template CPD agreement, to use when covering the cost of staff training and qualifications. Also understand how to manage repayments and reimbursements of CPD costs.

Last reviewed on 30 October 2024
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Contents
  1. Download our template CPD training agreement
  2. Agree any repayment costs with staff in advance
  3. When you can reclaim costs
  4. Use repayment scales
  5. Plan for CPD costs

Download our template CPD training agreement

Agreements should be written and formal

They should cover the dates and scope of your agreement to pay for training costs. They should also include details of any reimbursements, such as:

  • The timeframe for any agreed repayments
  • The circumstances in which you can reclaim the training costs from the staff member

Download our template training agreement to help you formalise arrangements, created in consultation with Forbes Solicitors:

KeyDoc: CPD training agreement DOCX, 127.6 KB
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Adapt the template to your needs

Include the details and requirements of the specific training, and your school's context.

You should also make sure your agreement is consistent with your CPD policy,