How Can Teachers Teach Environmental Awareness in Fun and Creative Ways? Posted on 28 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Environmental awareness is growing. With young eco-warriors, such as Greta Thunberg, inspiring even the youngest of generations to take responsibility for the planet, it is crucial for the National Curriculum to make room for environmental awareness. In this blog, you will find ideas for eco-friendly arts and crafts activities. Read More...
How To Go The Extra Mile To Encourage Childhood Exercise Posted on 26 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell Kent-Teach in Schools Exercise has multiple benefits for childhood development. The Daily Mile is a fun and easy way to integrate physical activity into school life. Don't miss out on The Daily Mile's first national event on the 30th April. Read to find out more on how to sign up. Read More...
5 Timeless Children's Books Posted on 22 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in General In the digital age it has never been easier for children to access literature. There are millions of books to discover. But, despite vast amounts of choice, some children's books remain timeless. See our top 5 picks for children's books which will never go out of fashion. Read More...
3 Reasons Your School Will Benefit from a Staff Survey Posted on 19 April 2021 by Natasha Godden, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Encouraging your staff to share their thoughts via a staff survey has benefits for both the school and the individual. We explore the benefits of employee engagement within schools and how this can positively impact your workplace. Read More...
Health Inequality in the UK - Giving Everyone the Opportunity to Live a Healthy Life Posted on 1 April 2021 by Nikita - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted many inequalities that exist in the UK. These imbalances show that there is a distinct link between social deprivation and the ability to live a healthy life. In this article we explore how to give everyone the opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle through achieving better financial wellbeing which promotes the World Health Organisation’s campaign to build a fairer and healthier world. Read More...
Thamesview School Case Study– Supporting Staff’s Wellbeing Posted on 25 March 2021 by Natasha Godden, Kent-Teach in Schools For Kent-Teach, wellbeing and teacher retention is a top priority. With dedicated Wellbeing Advisors, we work closely with schools in and around Kent to help support them with employee wellbeing. As part of our ongoing commitment to wellbeing, we asked one of our valued Kent-Teach Customers, Thamesview School, to share their experience of establishing a Wellbeing Programme for their staff. Read More...
J.K. Rowling and a Magical Impact on Education Posted on 22 March 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The phenomenal J.K. Rowling is undeniably one of the greatest writers of the 21st Century who has had a profoundly positive impact on education in numerous ways. This blog explores the reasons why. Read More...
10 Tips for Writing the Perfect Personal Statement Posted on 11 March 2021 by Becky Duncan - Kent-Teach in Career The personal statement is possibly the most important part of any job application as it is where you can show employers why you are perfect for the job, so it is vital to take your time to get it right. Here are 10 tips to ensure your personal statement is the best it can be and give you the best chance of securing a job interview. Read More...
Learnings from Lockdown Posted on 8 March 2021 by Promethean in EdTech Almost overnight, lockdown shook the education landscape to its core. Despite rallying around to keep pupils in education, students struggled to maintain motivation away from teachers, peers, and trusted learning tools. Once schools returned, it was proven that the classroom, the people, and technologies it contains, are truly the centre of learning. This article explores the learnings from coronavirus lockdown and how the education sector can use technology to support learning more effectively in the future. Read More...
6 Ways to Encourage Children to Read This World Book Day Posted on 4 March 2021 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Over the last few decades, reading has faced growing competition from TV, gaming, tablets, and smartphones for children’s leisure time. So how can you encourage children and teenagers to choose reading over screen time? Here are 6 ways to help your family spend more time reading and reaping the benefits that reading can bring. Read More...