Steve Martin and Vickie Tregenza

• Paper based Student Review system until 2007
1. Reviews lost
2. No consistent way of checking they took place
3. Laborious data input
• Reviews using Access Database 2008-2010
1. Easier to record and manipulate data, but
2. Problems with database crashing due to high usage
3. Process done to students not with them
• GLIDE from February 2011

GLIDE-Gateway Learning, Information
& Data Environment

Attendance
Punctuality
Minimum Expected
Grade
Qualifications on Entry
Qualifications achieved at Gateway
Attitude to work
Currently working at and
Target Grades
ILP
Subject Reviews
Tutor Reviews
Target Setting
Contract System
Tracking
Literacy and numeracy diagnostics

Outputs
ILP
Students
• Focus for discussion
• Traffic lights give clear messages about performance
• Targets for improvement
• Notify CIS of data changes
Managers
• Overall picture of performance
• Clear analysis of at risk students
• Clear analysis of at risk courses
Teachers
• Greater awareness of student performance
• Increased focus on target setting
• Student data all in one place

GLIDE in
Action for
Teachers

GLIDE in
Action for
Teachers

GLIDE in
Action for
Managers

GLIDE in
Action for
Students
ILP part 1

GLIDE in
Action for
Students
ILP part 2

GLIDE in
Action for
Students
ILP part 3

• Texting groups of students or individual students – staff use this extensively
• Student references
• Returner applications completed online – huge time saver and easier to import into MI system
• Student photos by teaching or tutor group – another staff favourite
• Course material depository

Contract
System
Student Grade
Tracking Course review file
Bookable diary for review weeks
Training for teachers on target setting
Link ILP to literacy and numeracy diagnostics