Let’s Swap the School Run for a School Walk Posted on 21 May 2019 by Julia - Kent-Teach in Schools Let’s Swap the School Run for a School Walk! With Walk to School week underway, now is the time to get those troublesome kids out of the car and on foot. Not only will this help with adding exercise to their day, but it’s great for the environment too. Read on to find out more... Read More...
3 Fantastic Free Museums in Kent Posted on 17 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General We’ve rounded up a selection of the best museums in Kent for you to enjoy all year round. From local Kentish history to interesting artefacts brought back from around the world, there’s so much history to discover in Kent’s museums. Best of all, admission to these historical and educational archives is completely free of charge! Read More...
5 Ways to Promote a Positive Attitude Towards Body Image Posted on 14 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is ‘Body Image’. In this post, we outline a number of steps that you can take from a position of responsibility to help creative a positive attitude towards body image for young people. Read More...
National Children's Day 2019 Posted on 10 May 2019 by Julia - Kent-Teach in General National Children's Day UK (NCDUK) is all about the importance of a healthy childhood and how we need to protect the rights and freedoms of children in order to ensure that they can grow into happy, healthy adults. The day is an opportunity for everyone to raise awareness about the things they care about or projects they are running. Read More...
National Share-a-Story Month 2019 Posted on 7 May 2019 by Kent-Teach - Elliot Masters in Schools Organised by The Federation of Children’s Book Groups, National Share-a-Story Month has been running annually since 1974 and is all about sharing stories and providing opportunities to bring children and stories together. There are events organised up and down the country each year with a chosen theme, which in 2019 is ‘Looking at Travelling Tales’. Read More...
Playground to Staff Room: Bullying in the Workplace Posted on 2 May 2019 by Julia - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Teaching is a demanding profession and teachers withstand a huge amount of stress. Bullying is a growing problem in the school workplace and has a negative effect on confidence, career development and wellbeing. Read this post for advice on how to deal with this negative behaviour and where to find support. Read More...
5 Tips to Keep Your Children Safe Online Posted on 29 April 2019 by Steve Ongaro, VPN Vanguard in General Are you concerned about the safety of your children online? These 5 top tips can help to keep your children safe on the internet and give you peace of mind. Read More...
Tell Me More About... Shakespeare Posted on 23 April 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General William Shakespeare is arguably the most famous poet and playwright of all time. Shakespeare’s renowned catalogue of work includes 38 plays, 154 sonnets and 2 narrative poems. Read on to discover more about the life and work of Shakespeare. Read More...
8 Ways to Maximise Your Revision Strategy Posted on 15 April 2019 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career The Easter holidays often mean one thing for students up and down the country, exam revision. So, to help you achieve great results, follow these 8 tips to maximise your revision strategy. Read More...
6 Winning Creative Writing Exercises for Secondary School Students Posted on 8 April 2019 by Laura Slingo in General Creative writing is a fantastic addition to anyone’s set of skills, but it’s also an excellent way to deal with the stresses of everyday life, making it a worthwhile pastime for secondary school students. Try these six creative writing exercises to help students uncover an interest in creative writing. Read More...