A simple step-by-step guide for getting your school started with Blippit Boards (2026 app ver. 3+)

A simple step-by-step guide for schools getting started

Blippit Boards works best when staff are clear on what to do first, how to join, and what a “good one” looks like when using it day-to-day. The steps below will help you introduce the platform smoothly and build confident use from the start.

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Step 1. Add your staff to Blippit Boards

After upgrading from a trial to a full account, your first job is to add your colleagues.

1. Log in at boards.blippit.app
2. Open User Manager (Admin only)
3. For each member of staff, add:
   • their display name
   • their email address
4. Click Invite

What happens next:

• each invited colleague receives an activation email
• the activation link is live for 60 minutes
• if they miss the window, they’ll see “link expired”

If the link expires:

• staff simply go to any Blippit login page
• click Forgotten password
• they’ll receive a fresh link and can join immediately

Tip: Invite senior/subject leaders first so they can model early use.

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Step 2. Explain what Blippit Boards is for

Keep the introduction simple and purposeful:

• Blippit Boards is for capturing worthwhile moments from the lived curriculum
• It is not a parent-sharing platform
• It is a professional tool for:
  • Subject Leaders
  • teachers
  • school improvement work
  • organisational development

Say this clearly up front. It frames expectations and avoids confusion.

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Step 3. Model “what good looks like”

People use tools they recognise themselves in.

Create one or two example boards that show:

• photos or videos of real classroom moments
• short written context explaining:
  • what the moment shows
  • why it matters
• the tags you expect teachers to use

Share these model boards when launching to staff and refer back to them.

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Step 4. Make tagging expectations crystal clear

The system relies on consistent tagging so reports and charts work properly.

Tell teachers:

• tagging makes moments findable and usable
• reports and dashboards depend on accurate tags
• no tag = not included in subject reports

Where possible:

• provide a minimum required tag set
• explain any school conventions (e.g., phase, subject, year group)
• use the pre-made tag sets to avoid typos and save time

Remind teachers: tagging is part of the professional act of evidence capture.

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Step 5. Reassure teachers about visibility

Teachers often want to know who can see what.

Let them know:

• teachers can see other teachers’ captured moments
• this is intentional — it supports:
  • professional dialogue
  • subject leadership
  • curriculum development

Normalise this as shared professional practice, not performance surveillance.

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Step 6 – Point staff to self-help resources

Teachers and admins don’t need to wait for you if they’re unsure.

Remind them:

• Blippit Uni contains illustrated help articles and videos
• there are quick-start guides for:
  • Blippit Boards Admins
  • Blippit Boards Users
• teachers can look up features any time

Build independence early — it reduces support demands on leaders.

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Step 7. Reinforce what Blippit replaces

Make it explicit what staff no longer need to do:

• no emailing photos
• no shared drive confusion
• no Word documents of pasted images
• no printing, photocopying or chasing folders

Say clearly:

“From now on, please Blippit your evidence instead.”

This helps to close the door on old habits.

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Step 8. Keep momentum going

In the first term:

• watch your dashboard build in real time
• identify gaps early
• support staff before deadlines
• celebrate good examples

You’re aiming for Blippit to become:

• routine
• low-effort
• part of professional conversation

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Short launch script you can read to staff

Here’s a ready-to-use paragraph if helpful whether you're leading the launch or joining the journey!

“We’re introducing Blippit Boards to capture meaningful moments from our lived curriculum. It’s a professional tool for us, not a parent-sharing platform. Please capture photos or videos of key learning moments and add short context so they make sense to others. Tag clearly — reports and dashboards depend on accurate tags. You’ll receive activation emails today. If your link expires, just use ‘Forgotten password’ to get a fresh one. If you’re unsure about any feature, Blippit Uni has quick guides and videos to help.”

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