National Fitness Day 2021: Fitness Unites Us Posted on 21 September 2021 by Katie Sawyer - Kent Sport in General National Fitness Day 2021 is taking place on Wednesday 22 September with the theme 'Fitness Unites Us'. In her blog for Kent-Teach, Katie Sawyer from Kent Sport, discusses the importance of exercise and fitness for both teaching staff and pupils and details how Kent Sport can support you to become more active and involved in fitness. Read More...
The Importance Of Working Memory In the Classroom: How To Develop Working Memory Posted on 21 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Memory is a powerful cognitive tool which allows us to embed, store and recover information when it is required. For pupils, working memory is an essential tool for internalising the knowledge and skills taught in the classroom and applying them to reasoning and problem solving. Read the blog to find out how you can help to engage and develop the working memory of your students. Read More...
The International Week of Happiness at Work: Building A Positive and Happy Workplace Posted on 20 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The 20th to the 26th September 2021 is International Week of Happiness at Work. Happiness should be a top priority for all organisations. This awareness week seeks to emphasise the importance of employee happiness and prompt organisations to review their policies and assess the happiness, health, and wellbeing of their employees. After all, we spend a large proportion of our time at work so why not invest time in building a happy and positive culture? In this blog, we explore happiness in the workplace and how this can be achieved. Read More...
Roald Dahl Day 2021 Posted on 12 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent-Teach in General On the 13th September 2021, children, teachers and schools across the UK will celebrate the wonderful worlds, characters and stories of the great storyteller Roald Dahl. There are so many ways for your school to get involved! Read More...
World Suicide Prevention Day Posted on 10 September 2021 by Natasha Godden - Wellbeing and Retention Advisor in Wellbeing World Suicide Prevention Day’s message is “Creating Hope Through Action”. By openly discussing suicide through blogs, campaigns, resources, conversations at work or at home we can all play a part in raising awareness and removing the stigma that surrounds this complex subject. Read More...
Heritage Open Days Week 2021: Free Places to Visit in Kent Posted on 10 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Join in with Heritage Open Days Week 2021 by visiting one of Kent's finest attractions free of charge. The perfect way to embrace history and culture. Read More...
5 Crucial Steps to Get You Started with the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter Posted on 8 September 2021 by Nikita Woodley in Career | Wellbeing Kent-Teach Wellbeing Advisor, Nikita, discusses the Department for Education's Staff Wellbeing Charter and outlines key steps schools need to take to get started with meeting the 11 commitments. Nikita also details how Kent-Teach are able to help schools fulfil their wellbeing commitments. Read More...
Youth Mental Health Day 2021 Posted on 7 September 2021 by Liz Miller - Guest Blogger in General In her blog for Kent-Teach, guest blogger Liz Miller discusses youth mental health and the worrying number of children who now suffer with their mental health and wellbeing. Liz discusses her experience of working alongside children to improve their mental health and the importance of literature in promoting positive mental health. Read More...
Bring International Literacy Day 2021 into Your Classroom Posted on 6 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The 8th September is International Literacy Day; an annual celebration! This year ILD has a focus on human recovery and narrowing the digital divide. In this blog, we explore what International Literacy Day is all about and provide some inspiration for bringing ILD into your classroom. Read More...
How To Motivate Pupils After The Summer Holiday Posted on 2 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Schools 6 weeks is a long time away from the classroom for children. Understandably, some children might feel anxious or reluctant to return to the classroom. We explore the ways you can help motivate your pupils and engage them in their learning during the first week back at school. Read More...