Teachers – Why did you leave your last role? Posted on 20 October 2020 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing To understand the reasons for teachers leaving their roles we have created a quick pulse teacher retention survey. The survey focuses on why teachers left their roles, this could be to move onto another school, or why they left the profession completely. Read More...
Providing Food and Support to Pupils During Covid-19 Outbreak Posted on 16 October 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing It is a very difficult time for our young people and children. During this time, it is very important that we support and take care of children and their health. Read More...
Educational Halloween Activities for 2020 Posted on 13 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources The spookiest day of the year is nearly upon us! Halloween is a great opportunity to get hands-on in the classroom with some scarily seasonal activities. Combining fun, creativity and learning, here are 3 Halloween activities to try! Read More...
Mental Health in Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic Posted on 8 October 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing The anxieties of protecting staff and pupils from COVID-19 are so huge, yet our education staff are still required to plan and deliver lessons with the highest standards of quality. It is also more important than ever for our teachers to provide emotional support to vulnerable children who may be feeling overwhelmed about the uncertainty we are all facing. Read More...
8 Best Autumn Walks Kent Posted on 6 October 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General There are so many beautiful walks and hikes that you can take across the county, ranging from dramatic coastal paths to peaceful woodland walks and historical tours, you will be spoilt for choice this Autumn. Here are Kent-Teach’s top 8 walking trails in Kent to keep you busy this season. Read More...
Black History Month 2020: 7 Classroom Resources Posted on 1 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources For schools, Black History Month is an important opportunity to teach children about significant and influential black men and women throughout history. We have created a list of classroom resources and lesson activity ideas to share with your class this Black History Month. Read More...
How Do You Manage A Heavy Workload? Posted on 29 September 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing Planning and preparing for a job interview can be considered one of the most crucial steps in any in Read More...
How Anxiety Affects Your Sleep and How to Change It Posted on 24 September 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Anxiety is a common mental health condition which affects millions of people worldwide. Although the condition can appear in many forms, there is one thing that they all have in common - anxiety can have a significant effect on how much, and how well you sleep at night. So, if you are living with anxiety and are struggling to get enough sleep, then here are some useful tips that will help you to achieve the rest you need. Read More...
National Bike to School Week Posted on 21 September 2020 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing According to We are Cycling UK around 3% of 5-16 year olds cycled to and from school in 2018 and 4% cycled to work in England. With the help of people participating, sharing the event on social media, encouraging friends and family to take part this number can continue to grow. Read More...
How Kent Schools Have Adapted Learning Spaces for COVID-19 Posted on 19 September 2020 by Guest Blogger in Career | General | Schools | Wellbeing With children now back in school following lockdown earlier this year, schools are taking various measures to ensure staff and children are kept safe during their return to the classroom. Although home schooling resources have helped parents during the pandemic, there can be no substitute for being in school and for students receiving face to face education from their teachers. Here’s how some schools in Kent have adapted their school buildings to ensure they are Covid safe. Read More...