5 Tips to Make Your School Plastic Conscious Posted on 12 July 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent-Teach in Schools In light of Plastic Free July, we have collated 5 top tips for making reducing your school's plastic consumption. Learn how to encourage plastic consciousness in the school community and foster a collective responsibility for protecting our planet. Read More...
4 Ways to Include Staff Wellbeing in Your Agenda Posted on 7 July 2021 by Natasha Godden in Schools | Wellbeing Staff inset days are a vital development tool and they are a great opportunity to focus on staff wellbeing. This blog details 4 ways to incorporate wellbeing into your inset day agenda. Read More...
Top 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning Posted on 24 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Schools With the arrival of summer, it is the perfect time to consider moving your teaching outdoors. Going outside has many benefits for both adults and children. Find out our Top 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning and to get some outdoor lesson inspiration! Read More...
How Do You Foster a Classroom Environment Founded on Mutual Respect, Kindness and Support? Posted on 27 May 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Schools In line with Cantium's Managing the Menopause course which aims to improve support for women experiencing the menopause, this blog explores how to instil values, such as kindness, respect and support, into your classroom. Read More...
The Power of Nature Posted on 13 May 2021 by Karen Stanley - Guest Blogger in Schools A teacher and deputy headteacher of 20 years discusses the importance of nature for progression and creativity. Find out how Karen Stanley's passion for nature and creativity, experiential and hands-on learning, led her to create a teacher’s resource bank. Read More...
Keeping Busy During Lockdown - A Teacher's Perspective Posted on 5 May 2021 by Guest Blogger - Steve Harris in Schools The past year will not be forgotten, we will all remember what it was that kept us going every day and how we managed to stay positive throughout. A Primary school teacher in Kent tells his story of what he did to keep going in a time of worry. Read More...
3 Ways Schools Can Rekindle Creativity in Students Posted on 3 May 2021 by Guest Blog by Laura Slingo for Kent-Teach in Schools For much of the last year, kids have been forced to stay at home and rely on online learning. Now restrictions are lifting it is vital we reignite pupil enthusiasm towards learning. This blog contains 3 tips to rekindle creativity and a love of learning. Read More...
How To Go The Extra Mile To Encourage Childhood Exercise Posted on 26 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell Kent-Teach in Schools Exercise has multiple benefits for childhood development. The Daily Mile is a fun and easy way to integrate physical activity into school life. Don't miss out on The Daily Mile's first national event on the 30th April. Read to find out more on how to sign up. Read More...
Thamesview School Case Study– Supporting Staff’s Wellbeing Posted on 25 March 2021 by Natasha Godden, Kent-Teach in Schools For Kent-Teach, wellbeing and teacher retention is a top priority. With dedicated Wellbeing Advisors, we work closely with schools in and around Kent to help support them with employee wellbeing. As part of our ongoing commitment to wellbeing, we asked one of our valued Kent-Teach Customers, Thamesview School, to share their experience of establishing a Wellbeing Programme for their staff. Read More...
Leading in a Pandemic - A Headteacher's Perspective Posted on 22 February 2021 by Guest Blogger - Gillian Lovatt-Young, Head, Shoreham Village School in Schools Being a Headteacher has always had its own special challenges but since Covid-19 hit us, the role has taken on many new dimensions. This article explores how one Headteacher has led their school to adapt their educational offering throughout the coronavirus pandemic and how they have led their teachers to support students and parents throughout lockdown. Read More...