What is a Resource?

Resources can be uploaded and attached to a record as supporting evidence, and also examples of best practice. You can upload resources as files (e.g. documents, spreadsheets, photos) or as a URL link. You can then set the required privacy option, which will be explained in more detail later on in this guide.

What is a Reflection?

Reflections are used to add additional comments to records. For example, if a record has been published and a comment has been left in a focus area that is perhaps unclear, the Observee could add a reflection to ask for more information. Another example could be, an Observer or Observee could add a reflection to a relevant record to indicate that CPD has been arranged or completed following an area for development being identified.

Adding a Resource or Reflection to a Record

To add a resource or reflection to a record, go to Records > click on the Records tab and click on the appropriate record name.

Once a specific record has been selected, click View.

If a focus area has evidence enabled, click ‘Add’ on the right-hand side of this, then ‘Add Reflection’ or ‘Add Resource’, depending on which type of information you wish to add.

When adding a resource, you can select the resource type you want to add from the buttons on the right (A5). Selecting the resource type ‘File’ will allow you to upload a document or photo with a maximum file size of 50MB, out of a total 30GB for your school/organisation.

Then, enter a name, enter the URL or select the file to upload and enter a comment if necessary.

Next, select the privacy for the resource. Standard will only allow users with access to the record to view this, whereas Whole School/Organisation will allow all users to view this.

When you have finished, click ‘Confirm’ to save the changes. For more information on adding actions, see our guide linked below:

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