Value-Led Leadership Posted on 12 January 2016 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in General Values can offer a meaningful reference point for the character, culture and ethos of a school. Values can drive improvement, providing a guide to the decisions made at a strategic level. Values can also act as an affirming strength to for school leaders, governors, staff, children and the wider community... I urge you to give values a place in your school. Read More...
Maximising your School's Recruitment Potential by Updating your School Details Posted on 7 January 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in General | Career Did you know we have 93,000 registered members on Kent-Teach? That’s a substantial number of potential applicants that could be interested in working at your school. One of the first insights applicants have into your school is your Kent-Teach profile page. So are you promoting your school in the best way possible? Read More...
Devices in class – good or bad? Posted on 23 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General The ongoing debate of devices in the classroom continues. Retired Headteacher Julia Skinner has asked her education colleagues for their views. Read More...
The Christmas Round Up 2015 Posted on 21 December 2015 by Kent-Teach Team in General It has been a great year for Kent-Teach! Discover our 2015 Year in Review. Read More...
Celebrating Christmas in School Posted on 15 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Celebrating Christmas in School can be a minefield! Here are a great deal of questions for schools to consider. How much time is given to rehearsing for that annual celebration of the Christmas play? Do you decorate your school? Does each class hold a party?... Read More...
Just how welcoming is your school? Posted on 10 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Many mission statements and visions contain something about an ‘Open Door’ approach but just how welcoming is your school? Often the first message about a school is seen a few miles away as people approach it either by car or foot... Read More...
Punctuation Posted on 7 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General ‘Punctuation can help you write and communicate more clearly, if people better understand what it is you are saying or trying to communicate to them, it is more likely that they will either consider your effort or do what you intend.’ Read More...
International Volunteer Day Posted on 5 December 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing It's International Volunteer Day. Volunteering is great for our mental and physical health, and it is invaluable to society. What can you do to join in? Read More...
Guide to Headteacher Performance Management Posted on 1 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Performance management is not a one off event that once done allows you to tick a box. It is a key driver to school improvement and presented as a transparent shared experience, it can provide an opportunity for all staff to feel valued. This post deals with the process for the Head Teacher... Read More...
Short School Inspections Posted on 29 November 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Since September 2015, Ofsted have been carrying out a new form of inspections ‘Short Inspections’. As it says on the tin, they are are short and focused. Who gets one? All good maintained schools and academies. It is generally the case that most good schools and providers stay good from inspection to inspection. Read More...