Parents' Evening: Us Vs Them Posted on 22 November 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Your mouth is dry and your palms slightly damp. Your heart is thumping a little faster than is customary. A glance at the clock tells you it is nearly time. You are either a teacher or a parent. Surprised that both can feel the same? Having sat on both sides of the table I can tell you that there is a good chance you are both going through the same emotions when it comes to parents’ evening. In this post I will share some tips for both groups to consider to help it be a useful use of your time. Read More...
10 Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas Posted on 21 November 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General Need some inspiration for Christmas gift ideas? Find the perfect present with our thoughtful gifts list. Read More...
FREE online distance learning courses in MFL Posted on 20 November 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech | General Do you currently teach or wish to teach French or Spanish in Primary schools? Are you looking to enhance your CV and add extra dimension to your portfolio for employers? The University of Warwick’s Centre for Professional Education is offering three new FREE online distance learning courses in Modern Foreign Languages starting in November 2015, funded by the Department of Education. Read More...
What makes an outstanding teacher? #KTChat Posted on 11 November 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech | General Thank you to those who joined us on Wednesday 4th November for our #OutstandingTeacher Twitter Chat. We had current Headteachers, James Tibbles and Graham Chisnell, join us as well as retired Headteacher, Julia Skinner, and other teaching professionals, together sharing their expertise. What a brilliant session it was! Read More...
World Nursery Rhyme Week Posted on 9 November 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in General “Literacy and Child Development experts have discovered that if a child knows eight nursery rhymes by heart by the time they are four years old, they are usually among the best readers and spellers in their class by the time they are in Year 3.” Read More...
Trick or Treating Safety Tips Posted on 30 October 2015 by Becky and Jess - Kent-Teach in General Halloween is almost upon us, here are tips on how to stay safe when children are out trick-or-treating. Have a fun and safe Halloween! Read More...
01 Online Safety within Ofsted’s new “Common Inspection Framework” from September 2015 Posted on 29 October 2015 by Rebecca Avery E-Safety Officer in EdTech | General On the 15th June 2015, Ofsted published their new common inspection framework and handbooks for Ofsted inspectors which come into effect from September 2015. The blog post will highlight the changes within the Common Inspection Framework. Subsequent posts will highlight online Safety content within Inspecting Safeguarding as well as identifying content for specific settings... Read More...
Make the Most of Your Half-Term Posted on 27 October 2015 by Samantha in General Well done – you made it through the first half-term of the new academic year! Half-term is the perfect time to not only rest and recuperate but also to get out and enjoy yourself before the tricky winter term. Read our tips for making the most of your half term. Read More...
#OutstandingTeacher Twitter Chat Posted on 21 October 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech | General On Wednesday 4 November, @kentschooljobs will be hosting "Outstanding Teachers Twitter Chat" with educational experts from across Kent and beyond. Read More...
One World Week – Hope in Action Posted on 18 October 2015 by Samantha in General The 18th – 25th October 2015 is One World Week which aims to inspire a culture of hope to build a more equal and peaceful world. Read More...