4 Ways to Include Staff Wellbeing in Your Agenda Posted on 7 July 2021 by Natasha Godden in Schools | Wellbeing Staff inset days are a vital development tool and they are a great opportunity to focus on staff wellbeing. This blog details 4 ways to incorporate wellbeing into your inset day agenda. Read More...
Why You Should Have A Picnic This July Posted on 5 July 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Did you know July is National Picnic Month!? In the UK, July is a glorious month, aside from the odd rain shower, and marks the start of the 6 week summer holidays. In July, across the UK, we tend to experience an average daily temperature of 21 degree Celsius. With the arrival of the summer holidays, some parents may feel a little overwhelmed and unsure how to keep the little ones entertained. A picnic is a perfect, easy and fuss-free activity to add some excitement and change to the long summer days. Read More...
5 Unique Places in Kent to Inspire a Love of Art Posted on 29 June 2021 by Contributed by Freelance Writer Ali Allen in General Art is a popular and thoroughly enjoyable subject and a firm favourite among young people as a potential career! Kent is home to many beautiful places which can provide artistic inspiration and get those creative juices flowing! We have selected our top 5 places to visit in Kent to inspire a love of art. Read More...
The Many Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Children Posted on 28 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General In this blog, we explore the many benefits art can have for childhood development. There are many ways to ensure art is a key part of the school day. Art should be a central part of education due to the many benefits and positive effect it can have. Read More...
Why I Changed Careers to Become a Teacher – Jeanette's Story Posted on 28 June 2021 by Dr. Jeanette Hobbs - Guest Blogger in Career In her blog for Kent-Teach, Dr. Jeanette Hobbs discusses why she left her Senior Management position to become a Chemistry Teacher. She reflects on her experiences so far and details why she loves her new career! Read More...
Top 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning Posted on 24 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Schools With the arrival of summer, it is the perfect time to consider moving your teaching outdoors. Going outside has many benefits for both adults and children. Find out our Top 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning and to get some outdoor lesson inspiration! Read More...
National Writing Day 2021 Posted on 20 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Resources National Writing Day is an annual nationwide event designed to inspire people to utilise their writing skills. No matter your preferred form of creative writing, National Writing Day celebrates all forms, genres and styles! Find out more about National Writing Day 2021 and what you can expect. Read More...
Loneliness Awareness Week 2021 - How Can We Help Ourselves And Others Who Are Experiencing Loneliness? Posted on 16 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Wellbeing Loneliness is experienced by millions of people worldwide. Yet, stigma and shame still surround it. In this blog, we explore the devastating effect loneliness can have on our health and ways in which we can help ourselves and others to overcome loneliness. Read More...
How Exercise Can Help You During the Menopause - Nicky's Story Posted on 15 June 2021 by Nicky Garforth - Guest Blogger in Wellbeing Guest blogger, Nicky, discusses her experience of the menopause. Nicky found exercise and fitness helped her to manage menopausal symptoms and details how you can incorporate an exercise regime that is right for you into your daily routine which will help you to manage menopausal symptoms. Read More...
Why A Classroom-Based Teacher Training Route Might Be Perfect For You! Posted on 9 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Career In this blog post, Kent-Teach's Digital Marketing Executive Amber discusses how she became a qualified teacher whilst working full time as a trainee teacher. If you are thinking of becoming a teacher, this blog post will help shed some light on the classroom-based training options. Read More...