Appraisals are an annual evaluation of staff performance and are an important part of supporting and challenging staff. The setting manager or a senior staff member should conduct the appraisal meeting. This should be someone who can make decisions about staff training and development.
The process should be agreed at induction. It should be explained how appraisals differ from supervision and other aspects of daily work. For example, raising concerns or receiving praise should be done immediately and not delayed until the appraisal meeting. Appraisals are not the place to bring up old issues or to have surprise concerns raised by either party.
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