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...
Reaching for the Stars Posted on 13 October 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS Consultant in General Let’s not hide our light under a bushel. If someone is getting good results, lets interrogate why and how so that we can share this more widely. When someone isn’t getting the results, again, what is different about them and their approach and how can we change it?... If we don’t aim for the stars we can never reach them. Read More...
Research Based Practice - The Art of a Great Question Posted on 7 October 2015 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in General As a principal of a primary academy in Kent, I have the challenge of engaging fifty seven staff in continuing professional development that will enthuse them to create an inspirational school for all who work and learn within its walls. Two years ago I introduced a new element of CPD for my teaching staff. I asked each teacher to take on one research based appraisal target. Read More...
Maybe I'll be a Teacher? Posted on 2 October 2015 by Kent-Teach in General We caught up with secondary school pupil Alexandra Pieri studying, English Literature, Art and Media Studies who hopes to go on and study English Literature at university before potentially undertaking her teacher training to become an English teacher. Read More...