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 For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Here are the reasons why this is the case and how you can encourage female students to pursue a career in STEM. 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...
Creating The Schools Our Children Need Posted on 23 January 2020 by Guest - Teacher Training UK in Resources | Schools | Wellbeing The need to improve educational achievement has been recognised for many years yet most reforms proposed in the past have been ineffective and sometimes counterproductive. It appears that when both the costs and the potential impacts on student achievement are examined, two changes seem to produce the greatest improvement for the least cost: a knowledge-rich curriculum and improving teacher capacity. Read More...
Free E-Learning Tools Posted on 7 January 2020 by Guest Blogger in Resources Teachers want kids to feel excited and motivated when they come to school, and as the classroom evolves new expenses and technologies arise – which can make keeping your classroom stocked with the newest e-learning tools an expensive challenge. Help your students leap into the digital age with these free resources! Read More...
Challenge Yourself To Go Vegan For 31 Days Posted on 1 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing As we enter a new decade, it’s the perfect excuse for starting a new way of living. If you’re looking for ways to improve your health or want to make a difference to our environment and animals, why not start with our sweet and savoury recipes? Read More...
8 Top Tips for Cooking the Perfect Christmas Dinner Posted on 12 December 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Resources Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… it’s a glorious evening to unwind before the manic mayhem of Christmas morning. The candles are lit, the stockings are hung, the fire is burning and suddenly you remember it’s your turn to host this year! Read More...