9 Practical Ways to Improve Teacher Wellbeing Posted on 20 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing It can sometimes seem like the buzzword ‘teacher wellbeing’ is thrown about a lot in today’s educational environment. However, it can be all too easy to dismiss wellbeing as desirable rather than essential. Read on for 9 ways schools can help to improve teacher wellbeing. Read More...
3 Ways to Get Your Pupils Excited About STEM Subjects Posted on 17 September 2019 by Rachel Hall, Busy Things in Schools It's clear that young people of school age and beyond are very passionate about doing what they can to save the planet. But, in order to ensure they have all of the necessary tools and skills to do this, we need to make sure they're taking a keen interest in STEM subjects. Here are 3 ways teachers can encourage this. Read More...
How Well Do You Know Your Pupils? Posted on 10 September 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Schools Last week marked an important day in the academic calendar. Thousands of schools across the UK opened their doors to welcome the new school year, which hopes to be filled with high quality learning and academic success. Read on to find out how to get to know your new students! Read More...
Practical Ways Schools Can Encourage Healthy Eating Posted on 6 September 2019 by Ali Allen, Freelance Writer in Schools Last year, the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) found that 20% of reception-age children in Kent were overweight or obese. Here are 3 practical ways schools can help to encourage healthy eating. Read More...
Summer Holidays 2019 Kent-Teach Giveaway – Congratulations to Our Winner! Posted on 3 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General We ran a Facebook giveaway during the Summer Holidays! Read on to find out more... Read More...
Summer ‘Horror-days’ Posted on 28 August 2019 by Headteacher, Kent in Schools "Two and a half years of Headship and five years of school leadership, not to mention five years as a classroom teacher, have taught me a lot about how people attack the summer holidays as a teacher..." Which category of teacher do you fall into during the summer? Read More...
5 Back to School Tips for Teachers Posted on 23 August 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The countdown to the new academic year is approaching, as teachers start to feel the summer holiday rapidly disappearing. The end is finally in sight and what originally appeared to be a never-ending break is the inevitable return to work. Here are 5 Top Tips for preparing for the new school year. Read More...
12 Ways to Relax in Kent This Summer Posted on 20 August 2019 by Donna Essex, Buy Whole Foods Online in Wellbeing In case you didn’t know, the school summer holidays are not just for children to unwind, relax and have fun - the same goes for the teachers too! Here are some fabulous ideas to relax and enjoy your time off in Kent. Read More...
Improving School Attendance Posted on 7 August 2019 by Roy Emmerson in Schools In the UK, more than 4.1 million children, approximately 11% of all students, miss 12 or more school days each year. Regular absenteeism can have negative consequences on learning and education in the long term. So, how can you help to improve school attendance rates? Read More...
How Teachers Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep Posted on 2 August 2019 by Casper Editorial Team in Wellbeing As a teacher, you are passionate about your job and know just how much your work hours extend beyond the 8 AM to 3 PM of the school day. On average, educators get just 6 hours of sleep per night. Here are some tips and tricks to help improve the quality of your sleep and leave you feeling refreshed. Read More...