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Please find below diocesan resources for licensed lay ministers (LLMs) in training.
(LLMTP = Licensed Lay Ministry Training Programme/Pathway)
The Leeds diocesan LLMTP is provided in partnership with St Hild College. St Hild proivdes the academic programme - a Certificate in Higher Education (120 credits). The diocese provides pastoral care, additional training to promote formation for ministry, ongoing discernment and a 12 week placement.
Placements are usually at a church with a different tradition or demographic to the student's home church. Occasionally, they may be with a chaplaincy team.
Handbook, Programme for 2025-26, Working Agreement Template
LLMTP Combined Diocesan & St Hild Programme for 2025-26
Policies, Procedures and Associated Templates
Note: some policies are in the LLMTP Handboook e.g. worship
LLMTP Safeguarding Policy 2025-26
LLMTP Student Feedback Policy 2025-26
LLMTP Student Feedback Form (to be completed by student reps in preparation for Student Forums twice a year)
LLMTP Student Concerns Policy 2024-25 (includes a flowchart)
LLMTP Learning Support Policy - under review
Severe Weather Policy 2024-25 (reviewed annually in September / October)
Assessment Templates
Sermon Assessment
Worship Leading Assessment
The end-of-year report templates below are being revised and will be uploaded by 01May 2026 at the latest.
Yr 1 End of Year Self Assessment
Yr 1 End of Year Training Incumbent Report
Yr 2 End of Year Self Assessment
Yr 2 End of Year Training Incumbent Report
Placement Resources for 2026
Placement Handbook (practical information for students and placement hosts)
Placement Agreement Template (deadline: 08 December 2025)
Placement Report Template (deadline: 30 April 2026)
Link to online Placement Survey (for completion after your Placement Report has been signed and sent to the LLMTP Administrator).
Formation Day Outlines
SPIRITUALITY FORMATION DAYS (Annual - for which ever hub is NOT on placement)
AB1 Quiet Day with focus on Ignation spirituality
AB2 Visit to a pentecostal church. Visit preceded by an evening zoom session on pentecostal spirituality.
YEAR A (24-25, 26-27 etc.)
What is Mission?
Quiet Day: Slow Down!
Collaborative Leadership
YEAR B (25-26, 27-28 etc)
B1
B2
B3