Your Ultimate Guide to Working Out at Home Posted on 24 March 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing If you want to distance yourself from human interaction or are in isolation, you can still maintain your health and wellbeing. We’ve put together some ideas of fitness related activities you can try from the comfort of your own home! Read More...
Online Resources to Use at Home Posted on 20 March 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in EdTech | Resources Following the UK government’s decision to close schools, colleges and nurseries from Friday 20th March 2020, with the exception of those looking after vulnerable children and those of key workers, you may find yourself in the situation where you are working remotely at home, wondering what activities you can conjure up to keep the kids engaged and learning. Read More...
9 Ways to Spoil Your Mum on Mother’s Day Posted on 18 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in General This Sunday we celebrate our loved ones who play a huge part in our lives. This day is to honour a mother, father, grandparent or other family members who may be integral to our everyday lives by showering us with love and kindness. National Trust parks are due to close their pay-for-entry sites including houses and cafes, but this doesn’t stop you from getting some fresh air outdoors with your own scrumptious packed lunch! Read More...
5 Top Tips For Getting Your Children To Wash Their Hands Posted on 16 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in General We all play an important part in reducing the spread of Coronavirus and we must all work together to educate our children. Children will need guidance and as teachers and parents we can use resources to teach our little ones how to wash our hands correctly. Read More...
How Much Sleep Are You Getting? Posted on 13 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Poor sleeping patterns can be linked to many health issues raised by the NHS including lack of motivation, forgetfulness, low mood and stress. All these issues contribute to our mental health and wellbeing therefore it is important to understand how mental health can affect sleep. Read More...
10 Ways to Get Involved in Sport Relief Posted on 11 March 2020 by Louis Boreham at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Sport Relief has made recommendations for a variety of activities suitable for families and schools. Whether you’re looking to do something sporty in your back garden or planning a school assembly, we have put together a to do list. Read More...
6 Gardens to Visit in Kent This Spring Posted on 5 March 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General Spring is on its way! As Kent bursts into life with colourful flowers, it would be a shame to miss out on the display of bluebells, daffodils, snowdrops and other beautiful flowers dotted around Kent’s gardens. Here are our 6 of our top picks of gardens and parkland to enjoy in Kent this Spring! Read More...
5 Common Interview Questions For Teachers Posted on 3 March 2020 by Cathy LaClear - Guest Blogger in Career A teaching interview is your opportunity to show off your knowledge, skills and experience. Ensure that you have prepared and planned answers to specific questions. Your passion and enthusiasm for teaching should be reflected in the answers you give. Read More...
Making A Choice to Stay in Teaching Posted on 27 February 2020 by Jill Berry- Guest Blogger in Wellbeing I had a great career and loved all my jobs and all my schools – there were far more good days than difficult ones, and far more positive experiences than negative ones. But I still remember vividly how I felt in that first term, and how close I came to walking away from the profession at that early stage. Read More...
3 Top Healthy Pancake Recipes for Shrove Tuesday Posted on 25 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-teach in General This year, why not try making some healthy pancakes with the kids? They can still be delicious and mouth-watering but without the sugar. These recipes will encourage the addition of fruit and veg to your plate and the kids will be sure to eat these all year round. Read More...