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...

Being a teaching assistant is a fulfilling, rewarding and worthwhile career where you can make a difference to children and young people. Here we have answered the most common questions about how to become a teaching assistant and how to make the most out of your career in education. Read More...

Distance learning has become the new norm for many classrooms across the country during the coronavirus pandemic and is likely to continue in some shape or form for many months to come. Here is how to maximise the effectiveness of online learning for your students. Read More...

Much has been made of the negative effects of the internet on young minds. Some battle its use vociferously, evidently believing that access to the online world can produce warped views of the world and even damage cognitive development in children. The truth, of course, is much more nuanced than anything so straightforward. In this post, we’re going to consider this matter, running through some pros and cons of using the internet as an educational tool and attempting to reach an overall conclusion about whether this linchpin of the modern world is a blessing or a blight for schools. Read More...

In the UK, more than 4.1 million children, approximately 11% of all students, miss 12 or more school days each year. The number of such absences varies geographically across towns, communities, and schools. Regular absenteeism can have negative consequences on learning and education in the long term. Read More...

Many Newly Qualified Teacher will be questioning what they might have missed out on not experiencing a third and final placement during teacher training. As a recently qualified teacher, I thought I would share reflections to prepare you for your first teaching position. Read More...

There is a lot of pressure on teachers, we have witnessed the central role they play in our society and they will be playing a huge part to help support children through the transition back to normal school life. Whilst the ‘back to school’ rhetoric focuses on pupils, it’s the teachers who are under pressure - we must facilitate a smooth transition. Read More...

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...

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...

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...