All level 7 staff should make sure appraisals are completed before Christmas. The appraisal window for all level 7 staff is closing at the end of December 2019.
The appraisal is your opportunity to meet with your line manager to reflect back and plan for the coming year.
It is a joint opportunity to:
- Reflect on your contribution for the year up to 31 August 2019
- Consider your personal development and career aspirations
- Agree your objectives for the coming year.
To help prepare, level 7 appraisers and appraisees can carry out the .

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Key tasks include:
- Record the appraisal in
- Both appraisee and appraiser record overall ratings and notes for the moderation panel on the ‘Overall Contribution Summary’ page of the online appraisal form dated 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019
- Once both have completed, submit the online form
- New objectives for the year ahead are recorded in the form dated 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020
Detailed appraisal process guidance is available on the If you have any queries, please contact