Things To Do in Kent: Halloween and October Half Term 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...
Black History Month: Resources, Recommendations and the Relationship Between Mental Health and Black History Month Posted on 13 October 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Resources In this article, we discuss the importance of Black History Month and provide recommendations and resources to use in the classroom. We also explore Mental Health in relation to Black History Month, particularly the themes of identity and diversity, providing links to some wonderful resources. Read More...
Menstrual Cycles and Mental Health Posted on 12 October 2021 by Guest Blog - Originally Posted on Yoppie.com in General Yoppie looks at the myths, misconceptions, truths and realities of the relationship between mental health and your menstrual cycle. Read More...
Initiatives that are Helping Kids Take Care of the Planet Posted on 12 October 2021 by Gemma Hart in General In her blog for Kent-Teach, guest blogger Gemma Hart discusses the many schemes and initiatives in place which are helping young people care for our planet and protect it from the devastating impact of climate change. Read More...
How Local Authorities Provide Support for Bi-Lingual Parents in the UK Posted on 4 October 2021 by Guest Blogger in General In their blog for Kent-Teach, our guest blogger details the support available to bi-lingual parents in the UK provided by local authorities. Read More...
World Mental Health Day 2021: Support and Services in Kent Posted on 29 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Wellbeing The theme for World Mental Health Day 2021 is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'. There are significant inequalities within healthcare and it is a prominent topic which requires immediate attention. In this blog, we signpost some key services available to residents of Kent, allowing everyone to access suitable healthcare. Read More...
National Sporting Heritage Day: Inspire, Share and Celebrate Posted on 27 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The 30th September is National Sporting Heritage Day. The theme for this year is ‘Inspire, Share and Celebrate’. We have picked our top 3 athletes as the focus for this article, with the intention of adding some positivity into the job market. The athletes we have chosen overcame adversity and fought against the odds to succeed. We hope to show that anything is possible. Read More...
World Tourism Day: 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Kent Posted on 26 September 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The 27th September is the UN's World Tourism Day. Staycations have been a popular choice for many of us in light of the pandemic. We detail just some of the many reasons why Kent is the perfect tourist destination. 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...
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...