3 Ways Parents Can Promote Outdoor Learning in Schools Posted on 31 July 2023 by Guest Blogger for Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing Children need fresh air. The massive benefits of outdoor play are apparent at all ages, and spending enough time outside is essential for proper development in children. Read this article to discover how can you help promote outdoor learning in your child's school. Read More...
The Importance of Sport in Primary Schools Posted on 8 June 2023 by Alex, PE Teacher, for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing The importance of sport within schools has been a hot topic of conversation within education for years. In this article Alex, a primary school teacher in Kent, shares his thoughts with us on why physical education is so important for children and young people. Read More...
7 Tips for Parents to Build Resilience to Stress Posted on 27 January 2023 by Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Stress can have a debilitating effect on our overall wellbeing if it is not managed correctly. Here are 7 tips to help parents build resilience to stress and persevere when parenting gets tough. Read More...
6 Tips for Setting A New Year's Resolution to Look After Your Physical Wellbeing Posted on 2 January 2023 by Jess Orgill-Barnes in General | Wellbeing Physical Wellbeing is an important factor in all of our lives and one we often overlook during the festive period. Here are 6 tips to setting a New Year's resolution with your physical wellbeing in mind. Read More...
How Teachers Can Support A Student That is Being Bullied Posted on 28 November 2022 by Louis Boreham & Jess Orgill-Barnes in Schools | Wellbeing A student being bullied is an awful experience, that can influence their emotions, confidence, education and social skills, so it is very important as a teacher and school you can support children if this happens to them. Within this blog are some examples of what to do and how to identify a bullied student. Read More...
What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied Posted on 24 November 2022 by Louis Boreham & Jess Orgill-Barnes in EdTech | Wellbeing Bullying is a topic we know a lot about but never expect for it to happen to our own child. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and children can at times experience bullying. This blog depicts what signs to look out for as well as offering advice for parents whose children may be experiencing bullying. Read More...
How to Support Children With Their 11+ Results Posted on 17 October 2022 by Jess Barnes in General | Wellbeing 11+ results day can be an exciting, nerve-wracking and sometimes distressing day for those that do and don't pass. There are many different ways to support children through this, in this article we explore how you can help. Read More...
World Mental Health Day Posted on 10 October 2022 by Tasha Godden, Wellbeing Consultant on behalf of Kent-Teach in Wellbeing As a Wellbeing Consultant working alongside schools in Kent, I am regularly having conversations with educators who are witnessing a decline in their staff’s mental health and overall wellbeing. World Mental Health Day acts as a good reminder that we all have a role to play in prioritising mental health and wellbeing in schools. Read More...
Stoptober And Sober October Posted on 23 September 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing Stoptober gives people the opportunity to try and give up smoking for the month, which in turn, makes it more likely they will give it up for good. 2.3 million people have made an attempt to quit since the campaign launched in 2012, according to Public Health England’s monitoring evaluation data. Read More...
8 Ways to Cope With Feeling Overwhelmed Now the School Year Has Begun Posted on 16 September 2022 by Jess Barnes Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing We are a few weeks into the start of this academic year and while this brings the prospect of new beginnings, new dreams and desires, excitement and adventure it can also be one of the most overwhelming times for teachers. Here are our 8 ways to help yourself cope with the stresses of the start of term. Read More...