How Can Volunteering Improve Wellbeing and Employability? Posted on 23 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Career Volunteering has many benefits on both a professional and a personal level. Studies have shown volunteering has a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. Volunteering also aids the development of key skills and provides valuable work experience which will support you in securing your dream job. Read More...
Bullying in the Workplace Posted on 17 November 2021 by Louis Boreham in Wellbeing In this article, we explore staff bullying in the workplace. We signpost key services and important legislation that can support you if you are concerned about bullying amongst staff. Read More...
Anti-Bullying Week Resources Posted on 15 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2021 is One Kind Word. In this blog, we explore the importance of putting an end to bullying and how education and awareness is crucial to achieving this. We provide links to Anti-Bullying Week Resources designed specifically to support teachers in the delivery of Anti-Bullying Week lessons in both primary and secondary school settings. Read More...
Are You Taking Part in Road Safety Week 2021? Road Safety Week Resources for Schools Posted on 11 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Resources | Schools Are you taking part in Road Safety Week 2021 in your classroom? If so, look no further for inspiration and resources for promoting life-saving knowledge and campaigning for safer roads in the UK. Read More...
How Being Kind is Good for Your Mind Posted on 8 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General | Wellbeing In this article, we explore the relationship between kindness and positive mental health & wellbeing. We provide famous examples of kindness as well as inspirational kindness quotes. Read More...
Tips for Identifying and Managing Stress Posted on 1 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Wellbeing Stress impacts all of us in different ways. There are various causes of stress and everybody reacts to stress in different ways. In this article, we explore what stress actually is and the impact it can have on our physical and mental health. We discuss various stress management techniques, changes that can be made in school settings to improve staff stress and Kent Sport discuss the positive impact exercise and physical activity can have on stress levels. Read More...
Bonfire Night in Kent 2021 Posted on 1 November 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Bonfire Night is back with a bang for 2021. In this blog, we detail our top 5 bonfire night events happening in Kent this year. Read More...
How Greenfields Community Primary School Embedded a Positive Wellbeing Culture by Making All Staff Accountable Posted on 28 October 2021 by Nikita Woodley in Wellbeing In this article, Kent-Teach Wellbeing Advisor Nikita asks Kent Headteacher, Dan Andrews, how his school have successfully embedded staff wellbeing into their workplace culture. Read More...
Women and Physical Activity During the Menopause – Women in Sport Posted on 18 October 2021 by Women in Sport in General In 2018, Women in Sport conducted research into physical activity during the menopause. They found that many women long to be more active during this important life stage. In this blog, Women in Sport discuss barriers preventing menopausal and midlife women from engaging in sport and fitness activities and discuss key principles that can help to inspire women to be more active during midlife. Read More...
Things To Do in Kent: Halloween and October Half Term 2021 Posted on 14 October 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The end of Term 1 of the academic year is in sight and half term is on the horizon for many schools across the country. But, fear not, Kent is a county teeming with fun things to do with a seasonal theme. We have put together a guide to just some of the amazing events happening across Kent with a strictly seasonal theme; Halloween and Half Term! Read More...