How to Improve Long-term Memory with Spaced Practice Posted on 17 June 2024 by Shaira Kadir for Kent-Teach in Career How many times have you asked your pupils a question from a topic they learned last month, only to be met by silence and blank faces? Luckily, there is an effective way to slow down the rate of forgetting and improve long-term memory. It is called spaced practice. In this blog post, we explore what spaced practice is and how it strengthens long-term memory. Read More...
Transitions - Why they are difficult and how to support those who struggle with change. Posted on 10 June 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Schools | Wellbeing Times of transitions can spark a lot of feelings within children and young people. From big changes (like moving schools) to small changes (like a moving to a different lesson during the day), for some young people times of change can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. So how can schools support children in managing change? Read More...
Year Leader vs Phase Leader: What progression can look like. Posted on 6 June 2024 by Ashleigh in Career | General With many people looking for additional roles and responsibilities in school it can become difficult to know where one role ends and another begins. We explore the difference between Year Leadership and Phase Leadership. Read More...
Fun Family Days Out in Kent on a Budget Posted on 23 May 2024 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General School holidays with the kids are the perfect way to spend precious time with your family but all the trips out can get expensive. This May half term break we have you covered with our 6 fun, family days out in Kent on a budget. Read More...
Kent Teacher of the Year Awards - May 2024 Posted on 22 May 2024 by Admin in General This year, Kent-Teach and our colleagues at HR Connect and StaffCareServices were proud sponsors of the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards. To find out more about the awards, read on. Read More...
5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health Posted on 15 May 2024 by Ashleigh Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing This year Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May 2024) is focusing on how movement can support better metal health. Read on for tips and advice on ways to support your mental health. Read More...
Why Supporting Positive Mental Health Is Good For Learning Posted on 13 May 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Wellbeing Positive wellbeing is when individuals have the psychological, physical or social skills to manage the challenges being asked. Therefore, if we want good health and wellbeing for our children and young people we need to ensure that they have the knowledge, understanding, skills and resources to manage the challenges they may face. Read our latest article for practical tips for educators to support positive wellbeing in the classroom and beyond. Read More...
Training to Teach with a SCITT Posted on 8 May 2024 by Guest blogger KMT in Career Are you looking for the right route into teaching for you? KMT tell us all about School Centred Initial Teacher Training. Discover a new way to train as a teacher while earning a salary. Read More...
7 Top Tips for Creative Classroom Storage Tips Posted on 5 May 2024 by Admin in General Keeping the classroom tidy can be a struggle, so here are some creative tips on organising your classroom! Read More...
Kent-Teach's Big Summer Book Swap! Posted on 3 May 2024 by Ashleigh in General | Resources | Schools This year, Kent Teach are launching a Kent-wide school book swap to support schools with providing high quality and engaging texts to their pupils. Read more to find out how to get involved. Read More...