Home School Services NQT Manager

5 Ways to Develop a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom

Posted on 1 May 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Career | Wellbeing

5 Ways to Develop a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom
All children and young people need to feel as though they belong – whether that’s in a physical place, a community or with in the home. There are many things that teachers and professionals working with children and young people can do to create a sense of belonging in school. Here are 5 ways teachers and support staff can develop a sense of belonging in the classroom. Read More...

Kent-Teach’s Top Dog Walks in Kent

Posted on 24 April 2024 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing

Kent-Teach’s Top Dog Walks in Kent
April is Stress Awareness Month and let’s face it we all know that a career in education can have its stressful moments. A healthy coping mechanism for stress is exercise, and what better to way to relax than a walk in one of Kent’s most scenic spots with your furry friend. Here are our top 3 dog walks in Kent! Read More...

3 Ways to Teach Social and Emotional Skills in the Classroom

Posted on 24 February 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Wellbeing

3 Ways to Teach Social and Emotional Skills in the Classroom
As an increasing number of children and young people are struggling to manage emotions, self-regulation, relationships and an understanding of themselves, weaving social and emotional skills at a classroom level is becoming more important. Here are 3 ways to teach social and emotional skills at school to support your students manage their mental health. Read More...

Emotions and Their Impact on Learning

Posted on 20 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist with Circles for Learning Project in Wellbeing

Emotions and Their Impact on Learning
The learning process is completely interwoven with emotions and the ability to work with others. Therefore, emotional literacy is a vital skills for young learners to develop to ensure they maximise their learning in school. Here is how educators can support the development of emotional literacy in school. Read More...

Developing Emotional Literacy Through Children's Literature

Posted on 6 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing

Developing Emotional Literacy Through Children's Literature
"As a teacher working with traumatised children I first started to understand the power of books and stories in helping children understand feelings and emotions." Read on for more insight into Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse, and her experiences working with children and how the power of reading can change lives. This article was written to celebrate Children's Book Week and is the first article released on our week of celebrations. Read More...
<