LYCETTS TEAM CHAMPION – NOMINATION FORM

Introduction and guide

Set out below is a series of questions for you and the team to respond to. Please provide evidence for your answers. You can do this either by providing detail in the spaces provided, or by attaching back up evidence to the relevant answer. This could include photo, video and testimonial evidence, as well as written evidence.

You are welcome to submit your answers via memory stick or via internet based-applications such as ‘wetransfer’.

The questions relate to areas of The Winning Approach standard aimed at promoting a team ethos and staff engagement. Referring to the standard will help as you fill in each section.

Each of these questions (except G) will be assessed and scored from 1-10.

Defining “the team” is up to you. Bear in mind that the judges will be looking for evidence that the nomination is the result of a collaborative approach.

Effective Recruitment and Induction Systems

(Outcomes Section 1 of the Winning Approach) [Points 1 – 10 each]

Using the suggested Actions as examples, and any other methods used in your yard, please explain and provide evidence for:

A.1	How do your recruitment practices ensure you encourage applicants from a diverse pool?

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A.2	How appropriate induction training is provided for new starters, ensuring they can begin their role effectively and confidently;

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A.3	How new starters are made to feel welcome into the team, with existing staff being clear about the role and responsibilities of each new starter.

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Ensuring a Safe Environment

(Outcomes Section 2 of the Winning Approach) [Points 1 – 10 each]

Using the Actions as examples, and any other methods used in your yard, please explain and provide evidence for:

B.1	How the trainer provides effective employment practices and procedures to promote staff wellbeing, including safeguarding and protection from abuse;

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B.2	How an environment is created where staff feel safe, support each other to improve safety and know who to speak to about safety issues.

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Creating a Positive Working Environment

(Outcomes Section 3 of the Winning Approach) [Points 1 – 10 each]

Using the Actions as examples, and any other methods used in your yard, please explain and provide evidence for:

C.1	How the trainer provides leadership within a clear and effective management structure.

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C.2	How effective communication and collaboration amongst the staff are encouraged and systems developed.

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C.3	How do you ensure all members of the team treat each other with respect and adopt the yard’s values and standards?

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Development and Training

(Outcomes Section 4 of the Winning Approach) [Points 1 – 10 each]

Using the Actions as examples, and any other methods used in your yard, please explain and provide evidence for:

D.1	How an effective appraisal system is used to support staff development.

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D.2	How training and development, both informal and formal, for all staff is encouraged and arranged including the trainer.

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D.3	How staff members are encouraged to take responsibility for their self-development and improvement.

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Reward and Recognition

(Outcomes Section 5 of the Winning Approach) [Points 1 – 10 each]

Using the Actions as examples, and any other methods used in your yard, please explain and provide evidence for:

E.1	How the pay structure reflects the dedication and skills of your staff and allows for appropriate increases.

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E.2	Where bonuses and incentive schemes are used, how they encourage and reward staff for going above and beyond and are fair and clearly communicated. *

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E.3	How staff members are made to feel valued and are rewarded through mechanisms other than direct pay.

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*if this is not relevant to your yard, your overall score will be averaged accordingly.

Team Approach

F.1	Please set out how your team has collaborated to complete answers in this nomination and provide evidence. [Points 1 – 10]

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Prize fund

G.1	If your yard was to win Lycetts Team Champion Award, how will the prize money be spent in a way that benefits and supports the team? [Required but no points]

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Signed off by

Trainer

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Staff members (at least two)

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Nomination forms must be submitted in a digital format only to the National Trainers Federation by Monday 3rd December 2018.

Send either by email to teamchampion@racehorsetrainers.org (a file transfer service may be used, e.g. ‘wetransfer’)

or by post on a digital storage device (e.g. USB memory stick/flash drive) to:

Lycetts Team Champion Award

NTF

9 High Street

Lambourn

Hungerford

Berkshire RG17 8XL