In May 2022, for the first time, Derwentside College participated in a staff survey in partnership with other colleges. This allowed us to benchmark our results against other colleges and in doing this, we achieved some outstanding results:
Overall, we were the top performing College within the group of 45 Colleges, coming 1st in four (Management style, Customers, College, General) out of the six categories, and 2nd in the other two (Communication and Me).
- 98% of our staff said they were proud to work at the college.
- 100% of staff were aware the College has policies and procedures that support their rights and responsibilities.
- 98% of staff said that safeguarding arrangements were effective at the College.
- 98% of staff said students are supported to develop positive attitudes to learning and work.
- 98% of staff said they had the authority to do a good job.
- 98% of staff said the College is well led and managed.
- 98% of staff said the College has a good future.
- 98% of staff said that they understand their role and the contribution they make to the goals of the college.
- 97% of staff said their line manager gives them the support they need to do their job effectively.
We are currently participating in this survey again in 2023 and will share the results when available.
