Welcome to the December edition of the BlueSky Newsletter. We start with our next webinar on the 12th January at 3.00 pm UK Time: How To Build A CPD Programme With Impact. This will outline how school leaders and CPD leads can ensure that their school’s CPD programme impacts positively on teaching quality.
Next, we are proud to present our latest blog Making the most of Continued Professional Development in schools which explores key considerations are when designing professional development in schools.
In addition we have a new BlueSky Learning blog, Middle Leadership….’Spinning the Changes’ where we explore how the pivotal role middle leaders play can be supported by mapping and encouraging effective leadership standards.
Don’t forget if you know a school which you think might benefit from using BlueSky to manage their Performance Appraisal, CPD and Professional Development why not get in touch with our sales team to ask about our referral scheme BlueSky Rewards. If you recommend BlueSky to an organisation that goes on to successfully purchase a BlueSky Education membership, you will receive 10% of your annual contract.
Finally, We want to take a moment to wish you a very happy festive season. Thank you so much for continuing to use BlueSky Education, BlueSky Learning and Opal Review and we look forward to sharing more exciting news and updates from us in 2023.
See you in the New Year!
The BlueSky Team
Webinar: How to build a CPD programme with impact
As educators, we all understand that effective professional development in schools plays a crucial role in the development of high-quality teachers and in improving student outcomes. The key question has always been ‘how do we measure and maximise the effectiveness of continuous professional development in schools?’.
Key takeaways:
- What are the essential components of CPD
- How to engage staff in the school’s professional development strategy
- How to measure and validate the impact of CPD on school improvement




Making the most of Continued Professional Development in schools
As educators, we all understand that effective professional development in schools plays a crucial role in the development of high-quality teachers and in improving student outcomes. The key question has always been ‘how do we measure and maximise the effectiveness of continuous professional development in schools?’
In our latest blog we explore what the key considerations are when designing professional development in schools.
Middle Leadership….’Spinning the Changes’
Middle leaders spin many plates, juggling managerial, teaching responsibilities and supporting school improvement.
In this latest BlueSky Learning blog, we explore how the pivotal role middle leaders play can be supported by mapping and encouraging effective leadership standards.




BlueSky Referral Scheme
As our valued members, we want to reward you when you recommend BlueSky to new customers.
If you recommend BlueSky to an organisation that goes on to successfully purchase a BlueSky Education membership, you will receive 10% of your annual contract.
To learn more about how the referral scheme works, take a look at the overview at the link below or get in touch with the team here.


Author: Tamsin Denley,
Head of Marketing and Partnerships