December 2016

The know zone

  • The road ahead
    There’s a new emphasis on technical qualifications in the government’s plans for skills post-16. Kevin Gilmartin examines what’s in store. More
  • Beyond the headlines
    It’s never dull working for ASCL, says Julie McCulloch. Here she explores why this summer’s media reports on Key Stage 2 SATs results should be treated with caution. More
  • We're all ears
    School leaders and inspectors must continue to listen to each other during Ofsted visits, as it’s difficult for someone to understand without having first listened, says Stephen Rollett. More
  • Falling out of love with languages?
    Modern languages continue to be a headache for schools and colleges but help may be at hand from an unexpected source, says Dennis Richards. More
  • Leaders' surgery
    Hotline advice expressed here, and in calls to us, is made in good faith to our members. Schools and colleges should always take formal HR or legal advice from their indemnified provider before acting. More
  • A hitch for universal translators
    There has been a national decline in the number of entries in modern foreign languages (MFL) at GCSE and A level. What steps can be taken to reverse this downturn? Are you doing something innovative to help encourage take-up? Here ASCL members share their views. More
  • Adding value
    Using BlueSky to support your trainees and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs). More
  • Keeping our children safe from harm
    The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is the leading charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and the Channel Islands. More
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Using BlueSky to support your trainees and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).

Adding value

To be a mentor is one of the most important roles within your school. This is the opportunity to guide and influence your trainee member of staff or newly qualified teacher in becoming part of the next generation of educators.

BlueSky can further develop this important relationship between mentor and mentee. Use BlueSky to review against professional standards and for your trainee or NQT to understand their professional expectations. The information gathered can further identify where areas of support are required and further professional learning can be requested through BlueSky.

As staff are the most valuable asset in your school, the successful training and induction of your new teachers is key for the improvement and benefit of the school and the profession. BlueSky is an endorsed ASCL premier partner.

BlueSky offers a 10% discount to ASCL members.

To find out more and book a free demo call 01483 880004, email info@blueskyeducation.co.uk or visit www.blueskyeducation.co.uk

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