Welcome to the January edition of the BlueSky Newsletter. In this issue we share a new guidance paper, developed in partnership with the Association of School and College Leaders, detailing the relevant policies, procedures and processes for changing your school or trust’s approach to performance management and appraisal.
We also have some fantastic professional learning blogs for you this month including a guide to using EdTech in the classroom and appreciating generational diversity in education.
BlueSky client City Learning Trust, is a multi-academy trust based around the city of Stoke-on-Trent. In this case study, Director of Staff Development Deb Poole explains how they are using online systems to support a more collaborative approach to to staff development.
All the best,
The BlueSky Team
Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation
For the first time in modern history, the workforce within schools spans five generations. Discover how learning about the experiences that may have shaped the preferences and habits of each generation, can bring huge benefits to a workforce rich in generational diversity.
Using EdTech to support connectivity in the Classroom
During the pandemic, EdTech became essential to delivering consistent access to education during unprecedented circumstances. In this blog, we explore how schools can continue to harness EdTech’s power within the classroom, and at the same time maintain staff well-being.
City Learning Trust
“Everyone’s got the same entitlement, everyone’s getting the same experience. BlueSky gives us parity, clarity and consistency for all staff.”
Find out how a tailored approach to appraisal, continuous professional development and quality assurance is helping City Learning Trust drive staff development and improvement.
Author: Tamsin Denley,
Head of Marketing and Partnerships
