Ofsted and e-Safety: updates for September 2014 Posted on 8 September 2014 by Kent E-Safety Officer in EdTech In July 2014 Ofsted published the updated version of their School Inspection Framework ready for use in September 2014. Ofsted have significantly reduced the number of guidance documents which they publish for inspectors, schools and other stakeholders. This has resulted in there now being just three guidance documents: The framework for school inspection; School inspection handbook and Inspecting safeguarding in maintained schools and academies. Read More...
Social Networking for Teachers – Practical Tips Posted on 5 September 2014 by Rebecca Avery, e-Safety Officer in EdTech There have been many articles written about social networking and teachers, varying from sensible advice to horror stories and scaremongering. In this blog post, Kent’s e-Safety Officer, will share some practical tips about using social media as a teacher safely. Read More...
Surviving the Autumn Term Posted on 2 September 2014 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The autumn term in particular can feel particularly punishing with curriculum changes, new colleagues to get to know and fresh pupil names to learn, not to mention that as soon as half term hits we start hurtling towards Christmas! These factors don’t exactly add up to a stress-free first term and it’s often your own health and wellbeing that takes the biggest toll. Here are our top tips for surviving the tough autumn term: Read More...
Stepping out of the Shadows: Why I Chose to Become a Headteacher Posted on 23 June 2014 by James Tibbles in Career Less than a year ago, at the Kent Deputy Headteacher conference, a representative from the LA asked the delegates if they were interested in becoming headteachers. Those who were raised their hands - I was not one of them. A month ago, I secured my first headship. So, what changed? How did I go from being adamant that I didn't want a headship to actually taking that next step? Read More...
Food & Colour! Posted on 13 May 2014 by Wellbeing People Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing We often hear about antioxidants being good for us in ‘superfoods’ such as blueberries and broccoli, but what do they actually do and why are they good for us? Read More...
Allergy Proof Yourself! Posted on 14 April 2014 by Katie Bennett, Nutritional Therapist Dip ONT in Wellbeing Are you sneezing, itching, coughing or suffering with a runny nose? If so, you may be the 1 in 4 people in the UK who experience an allergy to some degree. Here are some foods you can eat to prevent you suffering from allergies. Read More...
The Importance of Learning Outside Posted on 11 April 2014 by Guest Blogger Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing The concept of learning outside the classroom and outdoor learning has been with us now for a number of years. The Government’s 2006 Outdoor Learning Manifesto outlines that ‘every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.’ It defines learning outside the classroom as ‘the use of places other than the classroom for teaching and learning.’ Read More...
Getting Started Posted on 19 March 2014 by Guest Blogger in Career Let me start by introducing myself, I am (finally) a Primary school teacher in Kent. This is my third teaching role since graduating university in 2010. I don’t know about you, but when I first qualified, I did not know how hard it would be to find a job, let alone know how to be any good at it! Read More...
Love Your Heart Posted on 7 March 2014 by Katie Bennett, Nutritional Therapist Dip ONT FNTP, Wellbeing People in Wellbeing How often do you have your blood pressure or cholesterol levels checked? Maybe not that often. Yet, coronary heart disease (CHD) is the UK's biggest killer. Here are the foods you should be eating to improve the health of your heart. Read More...
Teaching in Kent Posted on 21 February 2014 by Gemma Haughey in Career | General | Schools Gemma Haughey is a 3rd year student at the University of Limerick undertaking her teaching practice. In January 2014 she joined a secondary school in Kent for a week's work experience. She is hoping to teach Science in Kent as a newly qualified teacher in September 2015. Read More...