5 Top Tips to Support Children with Their Transition to Secondary School Posted on 8 July 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools When moving to secondary school, children can be worried about a variety of things including getting lost, losing old friends, a larger school and the list goes on. It is important to get children excited about the transition as it is a stage in life which builds resilience and strength of character. Read More...
National Writing Day 2020 Posted on 24 June 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Resources National Writing Day is an annual and nationwide celebration of creative writing, designed to inspir Read More...
8 Techniques to Encourage Positive Behaviour in the Classroom Posted on 11 June 2020 by Sam H Arnold, Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Resources If you can adopt some of these techniques in most of your lesson you will see an improvement in behaviour. It will be tough at first, but we are educators not just in Math and English but also in life skills. Read More...
5 Free Educational Resources For Teachers and Students Posted on 20 April 2020 by Guest Blogger - Laura May in Resources As teachers, it’s more important than ever to find fresh and exciting resources to inspire classes and motivate kids — particularly when those kids are working from home by themselves or with guidance from mum and dad. With that in mind, here are five great and free educational resources for teachers and students at home. Read More...
Online Resources to Use at Home Posted on 20 March 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in EdTech | Resources Following the UK government’s decision to close schools, colleges and nurseries from Friday 20th March 2020, with the exception of those looking after vulnerable children and those of key workers, you may find yourself in the situation where you are working remotely at home, wondering what activities you can conjure up to keep the kids engaged and learning. Read More...
Why Are Fewer Girls and Women Interested in Working in STEM? Posted on 11 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Resources Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day celebrated by 68 countries who support and promote women and girls in science. According to recent UCAS data, 35% of STEM students in higher education in the UK are women. For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Read More...
3 Activities To Positively Impact Your Mental Wellbeing Posted on 5 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing If we have more conversations with each other we can break down the barriers and associations with loneliness, shame and worthlessness that many of us feel day to day. This specific day provides an opportunity for your organisation to encourage wider conversations surrounding this topic and introduce new activities within the workplace. Read More...
National Apprenticeship Week 2020 Posted on 3 February 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Career | Resources | Schools In light of National Apprenticeship Week taking place from 3rd to 9th February 2020, this year’s theme is “Look Beyond”. With the weeklong celebration, the theme focuses on the typical stereotypes around apprenticeships, and celebrates the wide range of diverse opportunities that apprenticeships bring to an organisation. Read More...
Young Carers Awareness Day 2020 Posted on 30 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing Today marks Young Carers Awareness Day, an annual event led by Carers Trust. This day is committed to raising awareness of the challenges faced by thousands of young people in the UK who help to look after a family member. Read More...
GCSE Timetable For Schools And Teachers Posted on 28 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools Teachers and other education staff throughout the UK will be preparing their students for the summer GCSE exams. Depending on which examination board your school is using, you can access a downloadable and printable version of each timetable. We have collated information within one location to assist you with your planning, teaching, exam revision and key dates for your students. Read More...