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...
Cinnamon Spiced Pancakes with Maple Syrup Posted on 23 February 2017 by Admin in Wellbeing Be prepared for a deliciously healthy Pancake Day with this Cinnamon Spiced Pancakes recipe by nutritionist Madeleine Shaw. Read More...
22 Things to Give up for Lent Posted on 16 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing You can consider giving up something that will be either difficult, life-changing or creative (or all three!). I have put together a list of ideas to give you some inspiration... Read More...
Building Resilience as a Newly Qualified Teacher Posted on 13 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing I attended the NQT Induction Conference as an exhibitor last week and was fortunate to attend one of the workshops … ‘Taking Care of You – Building Resilience and Managing your Wellbeing’ with Summer Macer, HR and Training Consultant at SPS. Here are some highlights... Read More...