Pebblepad - Teacher training/PGCE, University of York

What is Pebblepad?

This is a teaching e-Portfolio platform. Pebblepad is where Beginning Teachers will log evidence of progress throughout the course, interact with school mentors and university staff. All trainees across all subjects will be using Pebblepad.

How will I use Pebblepad?

Mentors will use Pebblepad to access Beginning Teacher information, check Beginning Teacher progress, look at/complete reviews, sign off attendance, and access /contribute to any Student Support Plans with University tutors.

All reviews from school placements will be submitted on Pebblepad.

Please note that there are no paper alternatives available for reviews and other relevant documentation so it is important that you are able to access Pebblepad.

How do I access Pebblepad?

Access Pebblepad

You need a login to access Pebblepad.

If you have already used Pebblepad to mentor previous Beginning Teachers then your login remains the same and you can automatically use this for your new Beginning Teacher. If you are new to Pebblepad and require a login, please email education-pgce-administrator@york.ac.uk with your full name, email address and school name.

Virtual introduction to Pebblepad

A walk through PebblePad: the online professional trainee portfolio - (9 minutes)

Mentor's guide to Pebblepad

Pebblepad Guidance for in School Mentors (MS Word , 130kb)

Support in using Pebblepad

If you do experience any issues once you have logged in to Pebblepad, the following options may help you to resolve your problem:

Check your Beginning Teacher has linked their portfolio to you. For your Beginning Teacher to do this, you must have a login set up in advance. Your Beginning Teacher needs to link their portfolio to your username in Pebblepad before you can see their portfolio.

Ask your Beginning Teacher for help. They will have been using Pebblepad extensively since their University induction week in September so they will have a wealth of knowledge

Pebblepad General Guides tell you how to perform basic actions and are the most relevant for the PGCE.

Pebblepad Help offers advice on various issues.

Pebblepad YouTube channel has explanatory videos and how to guides.

If you are still in need of help, please contact education-pgce-administrator@york.ac.uk.