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Communication Badge

Meljd — 2022-10-10 14:22:14 UTC

Evidence 1 - About Me
1- Explain the activity:
I created a presentation about myself and my life where I shared facts about me. When I presented I was confident and had a clear presentation. After I presented I answered questions clearly and detailed.
2- What went well?
When I presented I was confident and had a clear presentation.
3- What would you improve on reflection?
I would leave the information on screen for longer.

Evidence 2 - Enrolment
1- Explain the activity:
When I came to college I was prepared by bringing all my exam results that I needed to present at enrolment. Then I confidently spoke with the staff where we looked at different versions of the course I wanted to peruse and found the best one for me.
2- What went well?
I confidently worked with the member of staff to find the best option for me
3- What would you improve on reflection?
Know what course I want to do before reaching enrolment by looking in more detail about the courses so I can communicate my concerns better

Evidence 3 - Outside College
1- Explain the activity:
At work I display good communication as I can identify tasks that I am unable to complete and communicate with other staff or managers that are able to complete the task or complete it to a higher standard than me to get the best results.
2- What went well?
I communicate clearly and confidently all the time.
3- What would you improve on reflection?
I need to make sure I communicate more directly to make sure the right person gets what I am saying.

Teamwork Badge

Meljd — 2023-01-19 09:57:08 UTC

Evidence 1 - Team Scavenger Hunt
1- Explain the activity:
In a team we searched around college for a list of items throughout college and the surrounding area.
2- What went well?
We worked together to find all the items in a time effective way.
3- What would you improve on reflection:
We could make a plan before starting to work more effectively and efficiently.

Evidence 2 - Team Field Search
1- Explain the activity:
In a large group we organised ourselves into a line and grid formation to search for evidence in a field area.
2- What went well?
We successfully found the evidence hidden in the field by choosing and effective and suitable style of search.
3- What would you improve on reflection:
Work together better at keeping in a straight line and respacing when sections need to split off to search another area.

Evidence 3 - Army Fitness Camp
1- Explain the activity: In small groups we completed army challenges such as lifting a bag out of a 'mine field' using only a piece of rope, creating a bridge using only 2 metal platforms.
2- What went well?
We completed all the tasks quickly and efficiently
3- What would you improve on reflection:
I would work to take better charge when I have ideas and make the team listen to all ideas before trying to execute a plan

Resilience Badge

Meljd — 2023-01-23 14:58:08 UTC

Evidence 1 - Behaviour and Discipline Exam
1- Explain the activity:
I participated in the exam for my course
2- What went well?
I revised before hand to prepare myself and remained calm during the exam.
3- What would you improve on reflection:
I would begin revising earlier and do more practice questions to better prepare for the exam.

Evidence 2 - Handing Assignments in on time
1- Explain the activity:
Handing in my assignments on time/before the deadline
2- What went well?
Throughout all my exams I have completed and handed in my assignments before the deadline as well as completing any feedback within the given time period.
3- What would you improve on reflection:
I would complete and hand in assignments quicker so I am not handing in assignments just minutes before the deadline.

Evidence 3 - Persevering with an injury
1- Explain the activity:
While riding one of my horses in the top field another of my ponies jumped the fence, spooking my horse causing me to have to dismount quickly. This caused me to sprain my ankle meaning it was painful to walk however, knowing I had a figure skating competition coming up so I continued training even with the injury.
2- What went well?
I did not give up and continued to work and train for my competition despite the injury.
3- What would you improve on reflection:
I would seek input from a doctor to ensure I do not further damage my joints or body.

Sustainability Badge

Meljd — 2023-05-11 21:39:43 UTC

Evidence 1 -
1- Explain the activity: I use a reusable water bottle
2- What went well?
I use a metal reusable bottle to limit my consumption of single use plastic products and keeps my drinks cold all day
3- What would you improve on reflection:
Start using one earlier and on every occasion as well as recommend it to others

Evidence 2 - Sustainability Talk
1- Explain the activity:
Attended an in college sustainability talk
2- What went well?
Learned more about the environment and the causes of pollution and the effects of our everyday actions
3- What would you improve on reflection:
Do more to ensure me, my friends and family are taking steps to ensure we are being environmentally conscious and friendly

Evidence 3 - Use Public Transport
1- Explain the activity:
I take the bus from college rather than going by car to reduce emissions
2- What went well?
I get the bus every week on the way home from college
3- What would you improve on reflection:
I go by car to college on some days or when I run late this can be solved by having better time management so I am not late and needing to go by car.

Public Services Leadership Department Badge

Meljd — 2024-01-11 15:19:31 UTC

Evidence 1 - Balloon Chair

1- Explain the activity:

We made a balloon chair

2- What went well?

I took charge and helped to guide my team to win the best chair contest and for the most stable chair.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

Provide more chance for my team to give an active input throughout the activity for a wider variety of ideas to be shared

Evidence 2 - Skating Camp

1- Explain the activity:

I demonstrated for a coach and help to lead kids through activities to develop their confidence with the skills.

2- What went well?

Overall the kids progressed quickly and developed more confidence and a better ability to try new skills and to communicate areas of concern.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

Try to take a more independent role where I am the only person leading the camp/kids through the activities

Cultural Capital Badge

2024-02-29 15:31:39 UTC

Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation.

Evidence 1 - Henna

1- Explain the activity:

In big red I gain a cultural experience when I went to the Henna stand and got a traditional Indian henna

2- What went well?

I got to experience and enjoy a part of their culture

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I could ask more questions to learn further about the culture and history surrounding henna

Evidence 2 - Learning Languages

1- Explain the activity:

I have done at least 5 minutes of language learning for the past 6 months.

2- What went well?

I was consistent and did not miss a single day for 6 months.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would try to spend longer every day such as 10 minutes a day and to keep learning a bit every day for the future.

Evidence 3 - Food Tasting

1- Explain the activity:

I attended the food festival in town and tried authentic French food.

2- What went well?

I tried traditional and authentic French food that allowed me to experience another culture.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would try other foods such traditional Italian

Mentor & Support Badge

Meljd — 2024-04-11 10:15:05 UTC

Evidence 1 - Toddler Skating Coach

1- Explain the activity:

I help out at Planet Ice Leeds rink teaching the young children to balance and move on the ice while entertaining them through games

2- What went well?

I managed to keep the children engaged in the games which I designed to aid them in key features of learning to skate

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would create more progressions before hand incase one of the children excel and learn faster than the other to keep them engaged

Evidence 2 - Team Member Trainer

1- Explain the activity:

I help to train new hires and provide them information on how to best do their role in at IceSheffield

2- What went well?

I help them to understand the situations they will have to face and how to overcome them in the best way

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would take them through a normal day and introduce each new piece of information as they come across it rather than risk overloading them with information initially.

Evidence 3 - Assistant Coach

1- Explain the activity:

At IceSheffield I assisted in a school booking where I help to coach the children to skate, stop and complete beginner moves.

2- What went well?

I helped the kids individually to provide specific corrections for their personal errors that helps them to improve faster

3- What would you improve on reflection:

In the future I would help demonstrate many isolated movements that will help to prevent any confusion from occurring

Work Experience Badge - 1

Meljd — 2024-04-11 10:34:57 UTC

Motivation Badge

Meljd — 2024-04-11 10:35:43 UTC

Evidence 1 - Completing Work on Time

1- Explain the activity:

I complete and review all my assignments on time.

2- What went well?

I consistently work hard to meet all deadlines and goals this means I can complete all my work on time.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would make a time table to ensure I work efficiently by completing work that is nearer to its deadline than others first.

Evidence 2 - Part Time Job

1- Explain the activity:

I maintained a part time job as well as managing full time education

2- What went well?

I completed all my work to a high standard while working consistently in my job and maintaining my social life with a good work life balance.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would make a better schedule that plans out my days that can ensure I have time to relax as well as working.

Evidence 3 - Ice Skating

1- Explain the activity:

I wake up from 4:30am-5:00am to train before college.

2- What went well?

I consistently am motivated to wake up early to train before coming to college to carry out my education.

3- What would you improve on reflection:

I would plan days off to ensure I keep my motivation without getting burned out.

Work Experience Badge - 2

Meljd — 2024-04-18 10:10:49 UTC

Work Experience Badge - 3

Meljd — 2024-04-18 10:28:44 UTC