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What is PebblePad?

PebblePad is the e-portfolio used by Health Sciences students at the University of York. It is a well-established, online portfolio software package used by many UK universities. It is particularly suited for healthcare related programmes.              

The PebblePad portfolio provides the student with a space to record experiences, activities, achievements and reflections during practice experiences and contains all the mandatory documents that are required to be completed during each practice experience.     

Within the portfolio there is a space for Academic Assessors, Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors to record feedback on student performance in practice and their assessment of the student’s progress.

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Within Pebblepad there are designated spaces for the various roles that contribute to student progression:-

Academic assessor: Academic assessors should meet with students prior to placements starting and record their meeting in pebblepad.  They are involved in the creation of action plans to support performance issues in practice and must complete the relevant sections in the students Ongoing Achievement Record (OAR).  For nursing associates, academic assessors are also involved in completing the tripartite meeting page. 

Practice assessor: Practice assessors have several tasks to complete when it comes to the e-portfolio documentation.  They complete placement interviews and summative assessments. Practice Assessors will also be involved in any performance or conduct issues requring an action plan and will sign off the students Ongoing Achievement Record (OAR) at the end of the stage.

Practice supervisor: Practice supervisors are expected to leave feedback for students on their progression towards achieving their summative assessments. Practice supervisors may also contribute directly to formative assessments. Feedback can be documented in the ‘Record of working with and learning from others' page. If required, supervisors can complete the initial interview for students.

PebblePad Training for Health Sciences Students

PebblePad Technical Support Team

Our Student Services Educational Technology Team is here to help you with PebblePad. 

For Pebblepad queries please contact dohs-placements@york.ac.uk.

In your email please include:

  • Your progamme and cohort (for students)
  • Your details, role and the name of the student you are supporting (for practice assessors and practice supervisors)
  • As clear a description of your support issue as possible.
  • A contact phone number in case we need further information and you are happy for us to get in touch with you via phone (otherwise we will reply via email).