What's worked Well? What is there to improve? by https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow en-us 2021-04-26 18:33:23 UTC 2026-06-27 00:00:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493341 Active communication between all staff involved ( including AD and HoSE)

]]> 2026-06-26 08:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493341 Worked well as a team https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493400 2026-06-26 08:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493400 Lack of organisation https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493606 2026-06-26 08:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493606 Much better at getting trickier learners through the qual https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493630 2026-06-26 08:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493630 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493692 Overcoming challenges thrown at us

]]> 2026-06-26 08:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493692 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493704 Well organised and internal communication

]]> 2026-06-26 08:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493704 bradleycardwell https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493920 team worked really considering the cover needed

]]> 2026-06-26 08:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493920 craigmarston https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493937 Camaraderie — the team gels well and the atmosphere is happy and positive.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493937 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493985 Working together to get the end results

]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965493985 Class trackers https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494003 2026-06-26 08:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494003 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494041 Our ability to adapt to the constant change we have seen in out environment as a team

]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494041 Organisation richardhazlehurst1 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494076 Our organisation as a team has been a lot more on point this year re organising assignments and looking at teaching for next year also

]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494076 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494118 The team came together and supported each other. Helped each other when struggling to get strong outcomes for students.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494118 Start time richardbriggs1 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494125 9:00 better than 8:30

]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494125 Team work https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494259 Good comminution.

Pulling together on difficult issues


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]]> 2026-06-26 08:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494292 Exam timetable planning is better with our new tracker https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494397 2026-06-26 08:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494397 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494484 OSP delivery for engineering was very well run

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494484 More trips/enrichment https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494488 2026-06-26 08:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494488 bradleycardwell https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494500 IMI exams could be improved. However I know this has been mentioned to them directly.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494500 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494715 Pre planning trips in a timely manner

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]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494754 An increase on relevant CPD alongside a more of a budget for this to attend mainline events for industry. https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494760 2026-06-26 08:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494760 Workload richardbriggs1 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494788 Some times during the year the workload has been unbearable

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494788 What worked? https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494806 Great bunch of people (all characters) made me feel welcome. Ta

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494806 Ouch our backs hurt !!! https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494943 I think that in terms of the office the desks, chairs and seating arrangements are not good for peoples posture, and their physical wellbeing. There needs to be more cupboards for organisation. And more space to store physical documents. Make more comfortable for people.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494943 Mess craigmarston https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494966 The department is a bit of a “tip” and needs more organisation with allocated storage locations (just like the newly-tidied stationery cupboard!)

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494966 Not so well https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494967 Weak implementation of behaviour standards.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965494967 Equipment and Consumables https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495012 Streamlining the process of procuring tools and equipment to support in delivery of practical sessions.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495012 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495020 Cramped staff room

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495020 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495031 Planning ahead for trips and visits ensuring all consent forms are collected long before the trip and scanned in on the system.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495031 Exams richardhazlehurst1 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495037 Had some big exam issues, 1 exam didn't run when it should have andnmultiple SEND arrangement issues. Though most of these issues were caused by other areas failures, though maybe we could have done better at chasing or checking things were in place

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495037 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495077 Moral seems much higher within the academy

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495077 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495094 Yhe exam team not turning up ?

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495094 No more Gateway https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495150 2026-06-26 08:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495150 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495175 Lack of communication between different departments causing issues with rooms, exams, tooling availability and a general increase in staff stress

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495175 Heatwave https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495205 Need more air conditioning 🤣

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495205 End of year staff enjoyment, allowing teams to bond and communicate. https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495275 2026-06-26 08:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495275 Office communication https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495373 Having us all in the same office is fantastic for communication, I feel it's so easy to talk about an issue as the staff are in the room to chat with you.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495373 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495628 Managing procceses and resources more effectivly in workshop

]]> 2026-06-26 08:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495628 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495689 Parking for staff is pants

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]]> 2026-06-26 08:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495843 Parking https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495958 2026-06-26 08:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495958 Staff room https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495988 Needs a makeover. Not a pleasant place to work in.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965495988 Crap nightclub craigmarston https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496053 The office is a stuffy, cramped sweat-box and most people’s desks don’t meet DSE standards.

(e.g. I’ve bought stuff myself for my desk space)

]]> 2026-06-26 08:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496053 Too many random events throughout the year like open days that get in the way of marking https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496105 2026-06-26 08:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496105 Google classroom. https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496177 Google classroom is hard at times to keep track of and hard to read and know students results. Also names of groups are hard to look for as have long names and confusing

]]> 2026-06-26 08:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496177 Btec learners richardbriggs1 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496460 Some learners were enrolled on the wrong btec qual option that lead to problems recently

]]> 2026-06-26 08:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496460 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496608 Managing resorces i.e I.T equipment in rooms

]]> 2026-06-26 08:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496608 When you get freebies from external training you should steal things for the staff left behind! https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496673 2026-06-26 08:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496673 Good team craigmarston https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496680 Everyone has been supportive and welcoming to newbies!! 🙌🏻

]]> 2026-06-26 08:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496680 Environment :) https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496759 The working environment is amazing, so many lovely people and very supportive setting. I feel heard, seen, safe and empowered and I think everyone is so lovely this is super refreshing for me and wa great when I joined l.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496759 Staff room https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496968 If you are above 6ft in height you cannot sit comfortably in the staff room. The lack of storage causes a huge mess and people are constantly fighting for space.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496968 https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496987 Marking system itself is pretty annoying to use and doubles the workload, with google classroom being a poor platform for marking.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496987 College rules been implemented by all staff including at break times as the learners are nit respecting the college, especially around the dining area. https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496992

Examples of this are students leaving rubbish at the tables, throwing water bottles around, vaping indoors.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965496992 Expectaions and consequences with regards to malicious damage https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497109 2026-06-26 08:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497109 Spreadsheets https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497125 It's hard to keep up with all the spreadsheets and know where they are located. Including also able to keep track of students on Maths and English and their progress

]]> 2026-06-26 08:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497125 Revision 30 mins before exams and cross checking previous results to make revision material https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497150 2026-06-26 08:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497150 New Staff https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497321 New staff have hit the ground running, adding enthusiasm and enjoyment to the staff room. This has also had a massive impact on the teams and students.

]]> 2026-06-26 08:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497321 Good comms win wars craigmarston https://padlet.com/bradley_morton/1m0gtx1nw42sj2ow/wish/3965497468 OK, it’s not actually a war, but the good communications make the department work like a well-oiled machine 👍🏻

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