To Zumba or not to Zumba? Posted on 6 July 2016 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing We all know that shaking it on the dance floor (or our living room, car, wherever) makes us feel really good. And we know that it can make us break into a sweat. But what about the amazing health benefits that are associated with dancing? Read More...
10 Tips for National Childhood Obesity Week Posted on 5 July 2016 by Sarah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Being overweight has various long and short term health risks. Obesity can increase anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. It can also effect sleep, raise blood pressure, and continue into adulthood. It is not too late to potentially reduce these risks and encourage a better lifestyle. We’ve found 10 tips on how to help prevent childhood obesity... Read More...
12 Facts About Sun Safety Posted on 3 July 2016 by Sarah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Read these 12 fact about sun safety for Stay out of the Sun Day! It is never too late to start protecting yourself from the sun. Read More...
20 Benefits of Cycling Posted on 20 June 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Each year in June Bike Week is held which is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be a part of everyday life. Cycling has a number of benefits that will undoubtedly have you on your bike. Cycling has a number of benefits that will undoubtedly have you on your bike. By cycling, you will... Read More...
National Picnic Week (11th - 19th June) Posted on 13 June 2016 by Sarah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The 11th to 19th of June brings us National Picnic Week! The week encourages and provides people with the opportunity to get together and have a picnic. National Picnic Week was founded in 2006 and since then it has grown significantly with many people celebrating it! So, why not find an ideal location, pick a day, hope for great weather and have a picnic with your friends or family. Here are some wonderful locations to choose from... Read More...
Are you joining in with this year’s Big Lunch 2016? Posted on 10 June 2016 by Sarah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing This year's Big Lunch takes place on Sunday 12th June and is organised every year by the Eden Project. Millions of people get involved and organise big lunches with their neighbours, families and friends. The event is just the start of an increased community spirit and will hopefully encourage people to speak to their neighbours more. Read More...
Child Safety Week 6 - 12 June 2016 #turnofftunein Posted on 7 June 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Child Safety Week is 6- 12 June and the theme this year is "Turn off Technology!" Get informed with our infographic. Read More...
Get On Your Feet! Posted on 30 May 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing This week the Kent-Teach Team are pledging to do more activities that will get us on our feet to encourage health and wellbeing at work. We've included an activity table so you can join in over half term and beyond! Read More...
Online Mental Health Resources for Families Posted on 20 May 2016 by Dr Pooky Knightsmith - Mental Health Specialist in Resources | Wellbeing **This is a press release from MindEd who have launched an online training portal for families to help promote understanding of and positive response to mental health and wellbeing issues in children and young people. I am sharing this because I think it will be of interest to many in my network. I was a MindEd author on the original project and a keen supporter of this incredible mine of information and support** Read More...
Mental Health Awareness Week – Resources Posted on 16 May 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing “Depression isn’t always obvious... Everybody is fighting their own battles”. Mental Health Awareness week (16th-22nd May) this year focusses on relationships and aims to increase recognition on the importance of strong and healthy relationships with family, friends and/or partners. Can you spend more time being present with and listening to friends, family, partners and colleagues? Read More...