An Up Learn Champion is your school's lead advocate for Up Learn. Taken on by a senior member of staff, this role ensures Up Learn is used successfully throughout your school community.
Who can be a champion?
Typically, a senior member of staff takes on this role because they have the visibility and influence to encourage engagement. This often includes:
🌟 Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
🌟 Head of Department
🌟 Head of Sixth Form
Sometimes, a classroom teacher who is passionate about technology and looking for a new challenge can also be a Champion. This offers a great chance to gain leadership experience!
What does a champion do?
As an Up Learn Champion, you are the main contact between your school and your dedicated Up Learn School Success Manager. You'll work together to:
🚀 Integrate and onboard: Help staff and students get started with Up Learn and weave it into your school's learning strategies
📈 Monitor and improve: Receive usage updates, drive engagement, and celebrate successes
🗣️ Champion feedback: Be your school's voice, with enhanced access to the Up Learn product team
Why does being a champion matter?
When a Champion is engaged and supported, schools see fantastic results!
⬆️ Higher usage: More students and staff will use Up Learn.
📖 Improved student outcomes: Students will achieve better results.
👍 Consistent implementation: Up Learn will be used effectively across all departments.
Champions are key to unlocking Up Learn's full potential. We've seen a clear connection between engaged Champions and high levels of engagement and outcomes. You are vital for launching Up Learn and maintaining strong usage through regular communication with your School Success Manager 📊
While there isn't a trophy (yet!), this role comes with great recognition and a powerful opportunity for teachers to lead, influence, and develop.