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Freedom of Information Publication Scheme: Subject headings

Class 10: Staff policies

 

Class 10.1Staff vacancies
DefinitionJob vacancies. Details of vacancies that LTS is currently advertising externally.
Availability (and format)Available online at Vacancies.
Advertised in newspapers and online recruitment services.
Publication dateThroughout the year
CostFree

 

Class 10.2Recruitment Procedures and Pay Structure
DefinitionLTS's procedures for recruitment of staff and pay structure.
Availability (and format)Paper copies available on request from Human Resources Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU.
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostRefer to Charging Policy in the Publication Scheme (Part 1, clause 10) for copying costs.

 

Class 10.3Terms and Conditions of Employment
DefinitionLTS's terms and conditions of employment.
Availability (and format)Paper copies available on request from Human Resources Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU.
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostRefer to Charging Policy in the Publication Scheme (Part 1, clause 10) for copying costs.

 

Class 10.4Employment policies
DefinitionInternal policies and guidance that establish the procedures that should be followed and conduct that is expected of members of staff in the performance of their duties. Some of the material in this class is derived from documents that we consider to contain exempt information. Where this occurs the material will clearly show where information has been withheld and explain what exemption has been applied and why. Typically information may be withheld if its release would compromise the health and safety of staff or security of confidential data.
Availability (and format)Paper copies available on request from Human Resources Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU.
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostRefer to Charging Policy in the Publication Scheme (Part 1, clause 10) for copying costs.

 

Class 10.5Training and Development procedures
DefinitionLTS's procedures for the training and development of its staff.
Availability (and format)Paper copies available on request from Human Resources Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU.
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostRefer to Charging Policy in the Publication Scheme (Part 1, clause 10) for copying costs.

 

Class 10.6Equality schemes
Definition

Learning and Teaching Scotland is committed to promoting and mainstreaming equality and diversity in all our activities and functions. This class covers LTS's Gender Equality Scheme and Disability Equality Scheme.

Availability (and format)Available online on the Work for Us area of the website
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostFree of charge but refer to Charging Policy in Part 1, clause 10 for copying costs.

 

Class 10.7Health, Safety and Environmental issues
DefinitionLTS's health, safety and environmental policies. The documents available are:
  • Health and Safety Policy Statement
  • Health and Safety Environmental Policy.
Availability (and format)

Available on request (in electronic or paper copy format) from the Office Services Manager, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow, G2 8DU.

Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostFree of charge but refer to Charging Policy in Part 1, clause 10 for copying costs.

 

Class 10.8Information Systems Policies
DefinitionLTS's internal policies and procedures relating to issues such as staff use of mobile telephones; procedures for acquiring/disposing of hardware and software; operational procedures and work instructions.
Availability (and format)Paper copy available on request.
Publication dateRegularly reviewed.
CostRefer to Charging Policy in the Publication Scheme (Part 1, clause 10) for copying costs.

 

Class 10.9Press and Media Relations - Staff Guidelines
Definition

Internal policy regarding press and media relations.

Availability (and format)Paper copy available on request from Lee-Ann Fullerton, LTS Press Officer, Learning and Teaching Scotland, The optima, 58 Robertson St, Glasgow G2 8DU
Publication dateRegularly reviewed
CostFree of charge but refer to Charging Policy in Part 1, clause 10 for copying costs.