St Patricks' School, Napier, NZ
About the P-BLOT™
Professional Support for Educators
The Practice-Based Lesson Observation Tool (P-BLOT™) is more than an observation tool—it's a professional learning ecosystem designed to help educators strengthen their reflective practice and implement high-quality, sustainable pedagogy.
Developed by a team of experienced teachers and education researchers, the P-BLOT™ is rooted in evidence, grounded in practice, and tailored to support play-based and child-led approaches.
The P-BLOT™ Ecosystem Includes:
A whole-system approach to professional development
When schools choose the P-BLOT™, they gain access to a wide-ranging support package designed to embed sustainable change. The P-BLOT™ ecosystem includes:
Initial training led by expert facilitators
Live and on-demand coaching, including opportunities to connect with the tool’s original creators
A digital companion platform, featuring:
Video exemplars of practice
Downloadable planning and reflection tools
Webinar recordings and further training opportunities
Supplementary guidance materials to support implementation across school settings
Free checklists and planning frameworks for self-reflection, planning and feedback
All components are designed to uphold the professionalism of teaching while reducing unnecessary workload. The P-BLOT™ prioritises clarity, reflection and meaningful dialogue about teaching practice.
Ready to Explore the Full P-BLOT™ Ecosystem?
Whether you're just starting out or already trained, the P-BLOT™ is designed to grow with you. From structured initial training to ongoing coaching and practice resources, everything is built to support confident, sustainable play pedagogy—without adding to workload.
PBLOT™
A Longworth Education Training Series
Supporting schools with evidence-informed strategies that prioritise teacher wellbeing, professional growth, and sustainable practice.
Get in touch
info@longwortheducation.co.nz