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38 Annual Report 2025
Growing Together: Learning & Development for Continuous Improvement
Over the past year, the internal Learning & Development (L&D) team has made significant strides
in supporting the growth and success of the leadership team and broader workforce. With specific
focus on three core areas — Leadership Development, bespoke team development and Professional
Qualifications ‐ the development programme has empowered colleagues at all levels to unlock
their potential while aligning with the strategic goals of the Group.
A series of tailored workshops aimed at enhancing key leadership competencies are available to
colleagues, enhanced by 1‐1 coaching. The Aspiring Leader programme continues to receive great
feedback with 10 cohorts already complete and another three fully booked programmes in place
for the rest of the year.
This year, there has been a strong emphasis on the bespoke development of our teams, recognising
their crucial role in delivering exceptional service. Through targeted training, skill‐building
workshops, and role‐specific development programmes, the skills addressed have included
problem‐solving abilities, communication skills, and technical expertise.
Our commitment to professional growth is evident through our support for colleagues pursuing
industry‐recognised certifications and qualifications. The financial commitment in the last year has
been £45k, but with many of the 199 colleagues undertaking a professional qualification benefiting
from additional externally sourced funding and grants.
Through these initiatives, the L&D team has played a critical role in creating a supportive
environment that promotes both individual and organisational growth.
105,274 HOURS
of learning undertaken
(2024: 84,650)
80% of TRAINING
delivered face to face
(2024: 63%)
199 COLLEAGUES
signed up to a professional qualification
(2024: 176)
21,281 E-LEARNING
courses completed
(2024: 16,588)