Exam Results Day 2020: A Teacher's Perspective Posted on 20 August 2020 by Kent Mindfulness Coach in General Exam results day can be a hugely stressful time for students and this year is likely to be especially difficult. Here a teacher and mindfulness coach, shares their perspective on the 2020 exam results process. Read More...
Are you interested in blogging for Kent-Teach? Posted on 17 August 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General With over 14,000 visits to our blog every month our blog gives teachers, leaders and support staff hints, tips and guidance to succeed in a Kent school and make the most of life in Kent. We are now looking for more bloggers to join our talented pool of writers – are you interested? Read More...
Top 5 Afternoon Tea Locations in Kent Posted on 12 August 2020 by Becki, Kent-Teach in General Is there anything more traditionally English than an afternoon tea? Indulging in scones with clotted cream and jam and sipping on tea in the afternoon sun is a great way to unwind with family and friends. Read on for our top 5 afternoon tea locations in Kent. Read More...
Hurry up, I’m trying to relax! Posted on 10 August 2020 by Kent Mindfulness Coach in Wellbeing Many teachers can attest that it can be hard to fully relax over the summer holidays when there are essays to mark and lesson plans to create. Educators often report experiencing a conflict of thoughts such as should I be planning? Am I making the best use of this time? Compared with the need to relax take some much-needed time out. Do you feel the same? Read More...
4 Simple First Aid Tips to Teach Your Child at Home Posted on 3 August 2020 by Ali Rennoll - Guest Blogger in Wellbeing Learning first aid at school can be an important life skill that not only could save lives, but can also help children to become more independent. While most school-aged children are currently out of the classroom due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they can still learn basic first aid techniques by getting creative at home. Here are 4 tips to help parents impart vital first aid and health and safety knowledge to children. Read More...
Get Active This Summer with Kent Sport Posted on 23 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach on behalf of Kent Sport in Wellbeing If your children have been unable to participate in their normal clubs and school activities during the coronavirus pandemic, then you may feel that they have been missing out on the benefits of physical activity. The Kent School Games My Active challenges will help your child to stay fit and healthy at home over the summer holidays. Here is what you need to know. Read More...
How Teachers Can Make The Most of Summer Posted on 21 July 2020 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Wellbeing After another academic year of constant working and planning it can be quite daunting when the summer holiday break arrives leaving yourself asking’ ‘What’s next?’ ‘How do I get the most out of my time off?’ Well after months of putting others ahead of you, working late creating lesson plans, marking work, stressing about the day ahead you can finally focus on yourself! Read More...
Love Parks Week 2020 Posted on 13 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Love Parks Week is a campaign by Keep Britain Tidy to encourage everyone to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy local green spaces. During the last few months, getting out in parks has made a huge difference to people’s mental health and well-being, that’s why we have chosen to support the campaign and celebrate our local parks! Here are the Kent-Teach team’s favourite parks in Kent. Read More...
5 Free Things to Do in Kent Summer 2020 Posted on 10 July 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General As the UK gradually emerges from lockdown and our favourite outdoor activities begin to become more accessible, it is a great time to start thinking about your summer plans. Although the summer holidays will certainly be different this year, there are still plenty of fun and, most importantly, free things to do in Kent! Read More...
5 Top Tips to Support Children with Their Transition to Secondary School Posted on 8 July 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools When moving to secondary school, children can be worried about a variety of things including getting lost, losing old friends, a larger school and the list goes on. It is important to get children excited about the transition as it is a stage in life which builds resilience and strength of character. Read More...