National Teaching Assistants’ Day - 15th September 17

National Teaching Assistants’ Day - 15th September 17
According to the National Teaching Assistants’ Day site, 96% of Headteachers believe Teaching Assistants (TAs) add value to their school and 244,000 are working in schools across the UK which has increased from 71,800 since 2002. Read More...

10 Back to School Tips for Teachers

10 Back to School Tips for Teachers
I know it may seem too soon for a back-to-school post but we want to help make returning to school easier and as stress-free as possible for you so you are prepared. Here are some tips below to ensure you are on top of things ready for September... Read More...

Do you have Irlen Syndrome?

Do you have Irlen Syndrome?
Over 20 years ago, Helen Irlen, an American psychologist, began to study children and adults with learning disabilities and discovered a significant improvement in their reading ability when the page was covered with coloured acetate sheets. This lead to the discovery of a disorder involving the brain’s inability to process visual information - what is now known as Irlen Syndrome. Read More...

Kent Life Ticket Contest – And the Winner is…

Kent Life Ticket Contest – And the Winner is…
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Facebook Contest this week! We ran a short competition offering a family Kent Life ticket where the lucky winner and their family would have free access to the farm that showcases and breeds traditional farm animals. Here's who won and stay tuned for future contests... Read More...

4 Top Zoos to Visit in Kent

4 Top Zoos to Visit in Kent
Wildife parks and zoos are essential to the conservation and protection of wildlife. By visiting one of Kent’s fantastic animal parks, you will support and fund vital conservation work internationally. Here’s a list of some of the best wildlife parks to visit in Kent that aid conservation and will also give you a fabulous day out with your family this summer. Read More...

Rapport - The Greatest Tool for Teaching

Rapport - The Greatest Tool for Teaching
Rapport. We do our best as teachers to build it with our pupils. Yet do we always prioritise it highly enough? I have found that, in the classroom, rapport is one of the greatest tools for teaching I can utilise. Read More...

What is Irlen Syndrome?

What is Irlen Syndrome?
My name is Juanetta Edwards and I have been screening for 16 years in the Kent area. I have Irlen syndrome and am passionate about raising awareness of this disorder. Here's information on what it is and how many children and adults have and continue to struggle with it... Read More...

Are you interested in blogging for Kent-Teach?

Are you interested in blogging for Kent-Teach?
We are on the lookout for new bloggers from teachers, leaders, support staff, to wellbeing professionals and Kent enthusiasts - to share their experiences of Kent life from the classroom to management tools, best burgers to cocktails, we want to hear all about it. If you are interested, get in touch and share your scope on Kent life. Read More...
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