It is the Company's policy to actively assist, encourage and promote the development of employees through training.

Hewden recognises that the business needs of the organisation require trained, motivated employees who perform well at all times. To this end the Company undertakes the following training objectives:

• The Company will provide training for all employees to help ensure that they are able to achieve their key objectives.
• The Company regularly reviews the training needs of its employees and plans the training necessary to meet the future needs of the organisation.

The responsibility lies in three areas:

• The Hewden Training Team to design and deliver appropriate training programmes and activities.
• Line Managers to provide ongoing coaching, mentoring and support.
• Individual employees to actively partake in all training activities to meet key performance indicators and to take the opportunity presented for personal development.

The Company encourages its employees to participate in all training activities arranged for their development.