Maths Made Simples Posted on 2 January 2018 by Ann-Marie Piper - Early Years Teacher in General I would argue that most teachers approach simple problems the same way as a cat does when playing with a ball of string. We start off quite playfully, toying with ideas of how we could approach solving our problem but then somewhere along this journey... Read More...
Celebrating 2017 Success Posted on 20 December 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year and share with you our Kent-Teach successes this year so far! Read More...
December #KTGiveaway - And the winners are... Posted on 11 December 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Check out who won our December #KTGiveaway Facebook contest and when our next one will be. Happy Christmas everyone! Read More...
The Art of Play Posted on 27 November 2017 by Jenny Mayer - Guest Blogger in General During pretend play, young children learn from imagining and doing. The process of pretending builds skills in many essential developmental areas. Check out this infographic to learn the different types of pretend play and their benefits. Read More...
Speed Down Save Lives #RoadSafetyWeek Posted on 20 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General We all live busy lives and there is often a temptation to speed up in the hope to save time but this can cause devastating outcomes and cost lives. Road Safety Week aims to raise awareness about road safety and help prevent needless deaths and injuries. Is your school getting involved? Here's how you can... Read More...
Pantomimes to Visit in Kent this Christmas! Posted on 17 November 2017 by Richard Short - SPS Administrator in General It’s that time of year where Christmas is fast approaching and during the countdown it just wouldn’t be the same without attending a panto in Kent, would it? Here is a list of 12 pantos across Kent for you to choose from... Read More...
World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Get Purple and Save Lives Posted on 12 November 2017 by Elliot Masters - Kent-Teach in General If someone had said to me 12 months ago ‘Elliot, what do you know about pancreatic cancer?’ My reply would have been one of surprise, and probably sheer ignorance. 12 months on, I have found out first-hand how devastating this disease can be. Let's raise awareness of this devastating disease, wear purple on Thursday 15th November and save lives. Read More...
All Different, All Equal - #AntiBullyingWeek Posted on 9 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Bullying can have a huge impact on all individuals whether this is at school, college or socially. Anti-Bullying Week is a great opportunity for schools to get involved, take a stand against bullying and raise awareness. Are you getting involved? Read More...
4 Must-Haves When Teaching Posted on 9 November 2017 by Gemma McIntyre-Lewis - Trainee Teacher in General '...for those thinking of applying for their training or gaining their first experiences in school, you will need this!' Check what trainee teacher, Gemma, has to keep her going throughout the term... Read More...
10 Firework Safety Tips Posted on 3 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor and Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in General Bonfire night is fast approaching and this weekend will likely be filled with exciting firework events across the county. Whilst there are many fun events you may be attending with your families, it’s important to remember the safety precautions we all must take to ensure we keep safe. Read More...