Surviving the Autumn Term Posted on 2 September 2014 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The autumn term in particular can feel particularly punishing with curriculum changes, new colleagues to get to know and fresh pupil names to learn, not to mention that as soon as half term hits we start hurtling towards Christmas! These factors don’t exactly add up to a stress-free first term and it’s often your own health and wellbeing that takes the biggest toll. Here are our top tips for surviving the tough autumn term: Read More...
Food & Colour! Posted on 13 May 2014 by Wellbeing People Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing We often hear about antioxidants being good for us in ‘superfoods’ such as blueberries and broccoli, but what do they actually do and why are they good for us? Read More...
Peace at Last Posted on 16 April 2014 by James Tibbles Kent-Teach in Wellbeing I have a theory that climbing Snowdon is a bit like giving birth - if you remembered how painful and how much hard work it was the first time, you wouldn't be doing it a second! Read More...
Allergy Proof Yourself! Posted on 14 April 2014 by Katie Bennett, Nutritional Therapist Dip ONT in Wellbeing Are you sneezing, itching, coughing or suffering with a runny nose? If so, you may be the 1 in 4 people in the UK who experience an allergy to some degree. Here are some foods you can eat to prevent you suffering from allergies. Read More...
The Importance of Learning Outside Posted on 11 April 2014 by Guest Blogger Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing The concept of learning outside the classroom and outdoor learning has been with us now for a number of years. The Government’s 2006 Outdoor Learning Manifesto outlines that ‘every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.’ It defines learning outside the classroom as ‘the use of places other than the classroom for teaching and learning.’ Read More...
Love Your Heart Posted on 7 March 2014 by Katie Bennett, Nutritional Therapist Dip ONT FNTP, Wellbeing People in Wellbeing How often do you have your blood pressure or cholesterol levels checked? Maybe not that often. Yet, coronary heart disease (CHD) is the UK's biggest killer. Here are the foods you should be eating to improve the health of your heart. Read More...
Eat Healthily to Reduce Stress Posted on 31 January 2014 by Wellbeing People for Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Anything and everything has the ability to overwhelm us - it could be the traffic jam, the shopping queue, the paperwork or even something on TV that just annoys us! So how can food and diet help us to keep calm? Read on to find out what foods will help you reduce how stressed you feel. Read More...
An Ice Cream Van in Winter. Great Shout! Posted on 2 December 2013 by Lucy Entacott in Wellbeing Last Monday I attended an INSET day at school. For once, Sunday was a joy with no lessons to plan for Monday and it felt like a bit of a holiday! I almost felt refreshed when I rocked up to school in my jeans and slightly Christmassy jumper, and I wasn’t alone... There was definitely a buzz in the air from the array of teachers who were feeling a bit naughty having actually enjoyed a Sunday without doing any work. Sssh… Don’t tell anyone. However, this was to be only the beginning of a very positive day indeed. Read More...