I think we can all agree Christmas sadly won’t be the same this year, but you can still have some festive fun with your work colleagues by holding a virtual Christmas party. Here are our tips to make your Christmas party or family get together just as fabulous. Read More...

It appears Christmas has started early this year, last week we saw a rise in families hastily decorating their Christmas trees and tucking into their first box of mince pies! Coronavirus and lockdown have given us a pretty good excuse to start the Christmas cheer early this year. In the true spirit of Christmas, many towns are continuing to display their lights whilst some will be streaming the virtual event. Here is the list of virtual Christmas lights happening in Kent. Read More...

Today marks the start of International Stress Awareness Week, a week to highlight the negative impacts of stress on the body. To investigate the levels of stress amongst the education community, we surveyed Kent-Teach website users about their stress levels. The results are concerning, here is what we discovered and what you can do to reduce your stressors and live a happier life. Read More...

After a busy and eventful first term back at school, its time to have some spooky half term fun. This year maybe a little different but you can still have a Halloween to remember. Here are our top Halloween activities in Kent for 2020. Read More...

There are so many beautiful walks and hikes that you can take across the county, ranging from dramatic coastal paths to peaceful woodland walks and historical tours, you will be spoilt for choice this Autumn. Here are Kent-Teach’s top 8 walking trails in Kent to keep you busy this season. Read More...

With children now back in school following lockdown earlier this year, schools are taking various measures to ensure staff and children are kept safe during their return to the classroom. Although home schooling resources have helped parents during the pandemic, there can be no substitute for being in school and for students receiving face to face education from their teachers. Here’s how some schools in Kent have adapted their school buildings to ensure they are Covid safe. Read More...

Exam results day can be a hugely stressful time for students and this year is likely to be especially difficult. Here a teacher and mindfulness coach, shares their perspective on the 2020 exam results process. Read More...

With over 14,000 visits to our blog every month our blog gives teachers, leaders and support staff hints, tips and guidance to succeed in a Kent school and make the most of life in Kent. We are now looking for more bloggers to join our talented pool of writers – are you interested? Read More...

Is there anything more traditionally English than an afternoon tea? Indulging in scones with clotted cream and jam and sipping on tea in the afternoon sun is a great way to unwind with family and friends. Read on for our top 5 afternoon tea locations in Kent. Read More...

It seems like everyone is doing some sort of lockdown baking at the moment with cupcakes and bread being the baking “go to”, but why not try something new this summer with a traditional Kentish bake? We guarantee this recipe will get your taste buds tingling and impress your family and friends on Facetime! Read More...