10 Back to School Tips for Teachers Posted on 21 August 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General 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? Posted on 17 August 2017 by Kate Nicholas on behalf of Screener, Juanetta Edwards in General 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...
What if the best photo could change the world? #WorldPhotoDay Posted on 14 August 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General “I believe that photography has the power to tell stories, inspire generations and create positive impact in the world.” Learn about the annual World Photo Day and view Kent-Teach's stories through images they've taken. Read More...
Kent Life Ticket Contest – And the Winner is… Posted on 3 August 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General 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 Posted on 28 July 2017 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General 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 Posted on 11 July 2017 by Hanna Beech, Phase Leader, Year 4 Teacher, Wellbeing Co-ordinator in General 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? Posted on 20 June 2017 by Juanetta Edwards - Irlen Syndrome Screener in General 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? Posted on 19 June 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General 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...
The Pearson Teaching Award Winners - #ThankATeacherDay Posted on 16 June 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Here are the award winners of the Pearson Teaching Awards including those that received a Certificate of Excellence... Read More...
Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2017 Posted on 8 June 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Huge congratulations to those winners at the 14th annual Kent Teacher of the Year Awards show in May. Here are the award highlights including everybody that won for each area in Kent... Read More...