9 Practical Ways to Improve Teacher Wellbeing Posted on 20 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing It can sometimes seem like the buzzword ‘teacher wellbeing’ is thrown about a lot in today’s educational environment. However, it can be all too easy to dismiss wellbeing as desirable rather than essential. Read on for 9 ways schools can help to improve teacher wellbeing. Read More...
5 Back to School Tips for Teachers Posted on 23 August 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The countdown to the new academic year is approaching, as teachers start to feel the summer holiday rapidly disappearing. The end is finally in sight and what originally appeared to be a never-ending break is the inevitable return to work. Here are 5 Top Tips for preparing for the new school year. Read More...
12 Ways to Relax in Kent This Summer Posted on 20 August 2019 by Donna Essex, Buy Whole Foods Online in Wellbeing In case you didn’t know, the school summer holidays are not just for children to unwind, relax and have fun - the same goes for the teachers too! Here are some fabulous ideas to relax and enjoy your time off in Kent. Read More...
How Teachers Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep Posted on 2 August 2019 by Casper Editorial Team in Wellbeing As a teacher, you are passionate about your job and know just how much your work hours extend beyond the 8 AM to 3 PM of the school day. On average, educators get just 6 hours of sleep per night. Here are some tips and tricks to help improve the quality of your sleep and leave you feeling refreshed. Read More...
10 Sports to Try This Summer Posted on 23 July 2019 by Elliot - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The sun is shining, the evenings are that little bit longer, the kids are on holiday for 6 weeks… oh wait 6 whole weeks? How am I going to fill 6 whole weeks, I hear you ask? Well fear not, we have put together a list of 10 sports you can try this summer to keep kids (and of course you adults!) fit, healthy and free from boredom. Read More...
8 Tips on Avoiding Decision Fatigue Posted on 10 June 2019 by Amanda Tallent in Wellbeing We’ve all had those days that are mentally exhausting. As teachers, there isn’t much downtime as you have to manage a full classroom and interact with others all day long. Both your body and mind use a lot of energy to get through the day. Fortunately, there are ways you can lessen the work your brain has to do. Read on to find out how! Read More...
5 Ways to Promote a Positive Attitude Towards Body Image Posted on 14 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is ‘Body Image’. In this post, we outline a number of steps that you can take from a position of responsibility to help creative a positive attitude towards body image for young people. Read More...
Playground to Staff Room: Bullying in the Workplace Posted on 2 May 2019 by Julia - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Teaching is a demanding profession and teachers withstand a huge amount of stress. Bullying is a growing problem in the school workplace and has a negative effect on confidence, career development and wellbeing. Read this post for advice on how to deal with this negative behaviour and where to find support. Read More...
Promoting Mental Wellbeing to Young People Posted on 26 March 2019 by EduCare in collaboration with Young Minds in Wellbeing In this blog, safeguarding and duty of care provider, EduCare, explore how education professionals can promote mental wellbeing to young people. Read More...
Active at Work Champion Training Posted on 29 January 2019 by Lisa - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Lisa from Kent-Teach recently attended the Active at Work Champion Training course delivered by Kent Sport, in association with the British Heart Foundation and has shared her account of the day and what she has taken away from the course. Read More...