What to Expect from an Ofsted Inspection: A Headteacher's Guide Posted on 8 June 2015 by Graham Chrisnell Kent-Teach in General A chronology of thoughts and observations leading from the initial phone call from the OFSTED team leader (September 2014 OFSTED Framework). Read More...
World Oceans Day Posted on 8 June 2015 by Kerry Briffitt, Eco-Schools Co-ordinator at Hempstead Junior School in General Everybody has a lightbulb moment or a ‘life-changing’ experience that forces them into action that they have no option but to proceed with. My moment was when I stumbled upon a huge green fishing net decorated with numerous juvenile small spotted cat sharks. I couldn’t ignore my overwhelming feelings of anger and grief, that day literally changed my life. Read More...
What to Expect from an Ofsted Inspection Posted on 8 June 2015 by Graham Chisnell Kent-Teach in General What would you do if you received a phone call advising Ofsted Inspectors would arrive at your school the next day? Here is how one Headteacher managed the process. Read More...
Road Safety Tips Posted on 2 June 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in General School-age pedestrians are more vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries in the afternoon and early evening than at any other time. Here are a few more common dangers to consider, along with our top tips for keeping children safe: Read More...
The Benefits of Listening to Music in the Classroom Posted on 29 May 2015 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in General There has been much written over the years about the benefits of music in the classroom, therefore, why is it that when you go into most schools they are like mausoleums. The benefits of listening to music can never be underestimated. Read More...
"An amazing attitude in the classroom" - Things you don't expect after Parents' Evening Posted on 25 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in General A precocious eight year old's innocent comment after parents' evening highlights just how much things have changed, and not just in the classroom. Read More...
Cycle time – no bikes required Posted on 4 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in General What do I mean by “cycle time”? It’s simply the amount of time a person tends to spend with an organisation, or in a job, and to many employers it matters. Someone with a short cycle time, who seems to flit from job to job is unlikely to be seen as a good bet by an organisation that want’s to invest time and money in training, yet someone who has stayed in the same place for ten years may be seen to be inflexible and intolerant to change. Read More...
Loco Parentis Posted on 24 April 2015 by Loco Parentis in General The sorts of circumstances we chatted about are social issues, not just educational ones, but it did remind me very much of the column inches dedicated to the issues in reception classes each September, aghast at the number of children not yet able to use a knife or fork, or not yet reliably toileting. Suddenly, the term “in loco parentis” takes on a very different meaning. Read More...
10 Ways to Have a Productive Holiday Posted on 5 April 2015 by Rebecca, Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing Do you find you have so much to do over the holidays that you often just don’t know where to begin?! Below are 10 useful ways to have a productive holiday:- Read More...
Food & Colour! Posted on 13 May 2014 by Wellbeing People Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing We often hear about antioxidants being good for us in ‘superfoods’ such as blueberries and broccoli, but what do they actually do and why are they good for us? Read More...