A Very Merry Virtual Christmas – Christmas Lights in Kent 2020 Posted on 23 November 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in General 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...
The Effects of Stress: What Causes Burnout in the Workplace? Posted on 2 November 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Career | General | Wellbeing 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...
Things to Do in Kent for Halloween 2020 Posted on 23 October 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General 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...
8 Best Autumn Walks In Kent Posted on 6 October 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General 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...
How Kent Schools Have Adapted Learning Spaces for COVID-19 Posted on 19 September 2020 by Guest Blogger in Career | General | Schools | Wellbeing 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 2020: A Teacher's Perspective Posted on 20 August 2020 by Kent Mindfulness Coach in General 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...
Are you interested in blogging for Kent-Teach? Posted on 17 August 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General 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...
Top 5 Afternoon Tea Locations in Kent Posted on 12 August 2020 by Becki, Kent-Teach in General 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...
Love Parks Week 2020 Posted on 13 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Love Parks Week is a campaign by Keep Britain Tidy to encourage everyone to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy local green spaces. During the last few months, getting out in parks has made a huge difference to people’s mental health and well-being, that’s why we have chosen to support the campaign and celebrate our local parks! Here are the Kent-Teach team’s favourite parks in Kent. Read More...
5 Free Things to Do in Kent Summer 2020 Posted on 10 July 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General As the UK gradually emerges from lockdown and our favourite outdoor activities begin to become more accessible, it is a great time to start thinking about your summer plans. Although the summer holidays will certainly be different this year, there are still plenty of fun and, most importantly, free things to do in Kent! Read More...