At a personal level it serves as:

• A record of CPD and means of clarifying future goals
• A source of evidence for claims for promotion based on or including excellence in teaching
• A source of evidence for external academic reviews
• A document to support professional membership of external bodies
• A focus for discussion during appraisal

At an institutional level it:

• Generates a climate of scholarship in learning
• Emphasises the value of learning and teaching within the institution
• Encourages a broad range of approaches to teaching, acknowledging the diverse needs of students
• Recognises the value of reflection as a way of enhancing practice