In this session, Jamie Spence, Learning Technologist at the University of Strathclyde, shares how degree apprenticeship progress reviews were transformed from a fragmented, paper-based process into a structured, trackable digital workflow using PebblePad.
Jamie explains how progress reviews — a key regulatory requirement for degree apprenticeships — had become inconsistent, difficult to track, and largely a tick-box exercise. Following a funding body audit, the team redesigned the process to ensure reviews became meaningful conversations focused on reflection, goal setting, and accountability.
The session covers:
- Moving progress reviews from paper and PDFs into PebblePad
- Using role-restricted templates so apprentices, academics, and employers each contribute meaningfully
- Creating a clear audit trail with timestamps and assessor history
- Improving engagement from employers and apprentices
- Reducing administrative burden while strengthening compliance
- Using champions and early adopters to support change management
Jamie also reflects on the value of collaborating with the wider PebblePad community, sharing templates and lessons learned, and how this approach is now being scaled across other apprenticeship and placement contexts, including clinical placements and sign-offs using PebblePocket.