8 Benefits of Listening to Music Posted on 29 June 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing It has been proven that music dramatically helps improve people’s mental wellbeing and boost physical health. Here are 8 benefits reflecting why we should use music more and more in the classroom... Read More...
8 Tips to Fit Exercise Around Teaching Posted on 28 June 2017 by Cressida Fitzsimons - Kent Buns 'N' Guns in Wellbeing With all those incredible benefits, much of which I think apply to the profession, it's hard to see why exercise isn't taking a bigger stage in the teacher wellbeing question! But, we've all been there, how do we fit it in?! Here are my suggestions... Read More...
Keeping children well when the temperature rises Posted on 15 June 2017 by Maura Flynn - Public Health Programme Manager in Wellbeing Guidance for teachers and professionals in Early Years settings to protect children during heatwaves. Read More...
Top 10 Picnic Hotspots in Kent Posted on 12 June 2017 by Becky Millen - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing We’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to picnic in Kent to celebrate National Picnic Week 2017. So check out our list, grab your picnic blanket and you’re good to go… Read More...
6 Benefits of Getting Fresh Air Posted on 25 April 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing I’m sure you will all agree that you generally feel happier when the sun is shining and you get to spend more time outside. Here are 6 reasons why you should spend time outdoors in the fresh air to improve your wellbeing... Read More...
From running with friends to running in the London Marathon Posted on 19 April 2017 by Claire in Wellbeing Running the 1500 metres in secondary school encouraged Claire to pick up running again later in life. She joined a Sunday running club and has been a keen runner ever since and even taking on marathons. She is running in the London Marathon this weekend. Read More...
National Skipping Day - 21st April 2017 Posted on 14 April 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources | Wellbeing A day to promote the fun exercise which has incredible health benefits. You can take part; register here for free and your school will be put in touch with a local coach who will visit your school and teach the children a variety of skipping skills... Read More...
My Lent experience and how I got through it Posted on 12 April 2017 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Did you give up something for Lent this year? Read about how Wing from the Kent-Teach team got on with giving up crisps. Read More...
6 Teaching Resources for Young People’s Mental Health - #WorldHealthDay Posted on 7 April 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources | Wellbeing Today is World Health Day and this year’s focus is depression. The number of people living with depression worldwide has increased by over 18% between 2005 and 2015. How can we raise awareness of this growing concern and encourage people to talk? Here are free resources to use in the classroom to help raise awareness of mental health in your school... Read More...
Why I Park Run Posted on 23 March 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing Running is one of the best forms of exercise; it can make you happier, healthier and also counts as a form of meditation as both requires patience, determination, consistency, and practice. I keep myself motivated by attending weekly Park Runs organised by Park Run UK... Read More...