How Much Sleep Are You Getting? Posted on 13 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Poor sleeping patterns can be linked to many health issues raised by the NHS including lack of motivation, forgetfulness, low mood and stress. All these issues contribute to our mental health and wellbeing therefore it is important to understand how mental health can affect sleep. Read More...
10 Ways to Get Involved in Sport Relief Posted on 11 March 2020 by Louis Boreham at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Sport Relief has made recommendations for a variety of activities suitable for families and schools. Whether you’re looking to do something sporty in your back garden or planning a school assembly, we have put together a to do list. Read More...
Making A Choice to Stay in Teaching Posted on 27 February 2020 by Jill Berry- Guest Blogger in Wellbeing I had a great career and loved all my jobs and all my schools – there were far more good days than difficult ones, and far more positive experiences than negative ones. But I still remember vividly how I felt in that first term, and how close I came to walking away from the profession at that early stage. 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...
5 Things You Need To Do In Kent Before 2021 Posted on 9 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing We all like to make plans and maximise our weekends but do we really get to see the hidden beauties in Kent? If you’d like to try something new this year and want to explore various types of cuisine or sightseeing, then look no further as we have put together our top 5 bucket list for 2020! Read More...
Giving to Your Community at Christmas Posted on 18 December 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Christmas time is an opportunity for you to give to your community so why not spread the Christmas cheer this year by volunteering your time? Many charities will be working hard to provide hot meals, shelters and food parcels. By volunteering you can add a little extra help during the festivities, you can also offer a gift that will help the most vulnerable. Read More...
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Posted on 5 December 2019 by Michelle - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2019 takes place from from 1st – 7th December. By going Purple on Friday 6th December you can show your support and help raise awareness of these invisible illnesses. Read on for more information about Crohn's and Colitis. Read More...
Half-Term Activities in Kent Posted on 21 October 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah in Wellbeing What’s on the agenda for half-term? We have something for everyone to enjoy this half-term…Get your wellies on and prepare yourself for a thrilling trail in one of our local country parks. Read More...
What Are We Doing to Help Staff Mental Health in Schools? Posted on 10 October 2019 by Nikita - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Working in schools can be challenging for teachers, support staff and senior leadership. This World Mental Health Day, we're looking into how we can help care for the mental health of our educators. Read More...
Tips for Preventing Cyberbullying Among Students Posted on 1 October 2019 by Ali Allen, Freelance Writer in Wellbeing While bullying takes many forms, cyberbullying is an increasing issue, and more difficult to combat due to the vast and anonymous nature of the internet. Here are 3 ways you can help to address cyberbullying among students. Read More...