Is Your CPD Ready for September? Posted on 18 July 2022 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Career | Schools Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help an individual manage their own career journey, maintain competency in their profession, address any skill gaps, and allows the employee to pursue an area of interest. In this blog we explore ways that teachers and support staff can address their continuing professional development requirements for free. Read More...
Inspiration Sparkers Has Launched! Posted on 9 June 2022 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career | General | Schools We have launched our new competition – Inspiration Sparkers – to celebrate just some of the great teaching talent we have in Kent and to inspire the next generation of STEM Talent. Enter our fantastic competition to be in with a chance of designing your own fireworks display to be held at your school! Read More...
4 Self-Care Tips for When You're Feeling Burnout Posted on 30 May 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing If you’re struggling to stay on top of things at the moment, then you’re not alone. It’s important not to keep it to yourself though and just hope that things get better. Open up about how you’re feeling to your colleagues, or a friend. Not only is it good to talk about things, but it could give you some perspective and they might be able to offer some helpful advice or support. Read More...
The Return to Teaching Myth Posted on 26 May 2022 by Lisa Holden - Guest Blog in Career | Schools The ‘myth’ that you cannot teach if you have too many years between qualifying and teaching in the classroom appears to be widespread. But the truth is, you can return to teaching after a career break and here is how... Read More...
Primary PE and Sport Premium, Are You Compliant? Posted on 25 April 2022 by Karley Hubbard - Kent Sport in Schools | Wellbeing As Governors you have a key role in monitoring how funding is spent, the ability to challenge leaders and ensure impact is measured and reported. The PE and Sport Premium investment represents an opportunity to impact upon the lives of our young people through sport and physical activity. Read More...
The Pandemic Continues To Affect Pupil’s Physical And Mental Health Posted on 11 April 2022 by Karley Hubbard - Kent Sport in Schools | Wellbeing The latest results from Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey highlights the on-going impact Covid-19 has had on physical activity levels in Kent. It shows that only 41.7% (103,200) of children and young people are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines of taking part in sport and physical activity for an average of 60 minutes or more every day. Read More...
British Science Week: Encouraging Children to Get Involved in Research Posted on 14 March 2022 by Lauren McGuinness - Guest Blogger in General | Schools Developmental psychologists are interested in growth throughout the lifespan, including changes in how people think, feel, and behave at various stages in their life. As such, differences in biological, social, emotional, and cognitive processes are investigated from birth, through infancy, during childhood and adolescence, and into adulthood Read More...
An Inside Guide To How An Apprenticeship Works Posted on 9 February 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Schools As apprenticeships are starting to become more popular it is important to understand what an apprenticeship entails, how the education side works and how the actual work side functions. As an apprentice myself, hopefully I will be able to shed some light on these questions concerned. Read More...
Are You Taking Part in Road Safety Week 2021? Road Safety Week Resources for Schools Posted on 11 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Resources | Schools Are you taking part in Road Safety Week 2021 in your classroom? If so, look no further for inspiration and resources for promoting life-saving knowledge and campaigning for safer roads in the UK. Read More...
How To Motivate Pupils After The Summer Holiday Posted on 2 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Schools 6 weeks is a long time away from the classroom for children. Understandably, some children might feel anxious or reluctant to return to the classroom. We explore the ways you can help motivate your pupils and engage them in their learning during the first week back at school. Read More...