Maximising ‘Forest School’ Outdoor Learning Posted on 28 January 2021 by James Higgins in General The ‘Forest School’ approach gives children the opportunity to drive their own learning forward by being encouraged to take more risks, thinking outside of the norm and being provided with the real life experiences. In this blog, one teacher shares how they maximise outdoor learning with a variety of hands on activities. Read More...
How Does Technology Help Raise Attainment? Posted on 25 January 2021 by Promethean World in EdTech Improving attendance and results is a top priority for schools, both in terms of better grades and closing the gap between those across the socio-economic spectrum. When it comes to making improvements in these areas, technology can help educators to make some quick and long-term wins. Here are 4 ways that technology raises attainment in schools. Read More...
An Inside Guide To How An Apprenticeship Works Posted on 21 January 2021 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Schools As apprenticeships are starting to become more popular it is important to understand what an apprenticeship entails, how the education side works and how the actual work side functions. As an apprentice myself hopefully I will be able to shed some light on these questions concerned. Read More...
8 Tips to Save Energy When Working from Home Posted on 14 January 2021 by Compare the Market for Kent-Teach in General If you are one of the many educators working from home either due to self-isolation, school closures or a change in your organisation’s business model then you may have noticed that your energy bills have crept up. Find out how to save money on your energy bills with these top energy-saving tips. Read More...
5 Home Schooling Truths Every Parent Can Relate To Posted on 11 January 2021 by Natasha Godden, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Lockdown is here and we are back to home schooling. Balancing the impossible juggling act of work, young children, caring for others and now teaching! We all have stories to share, some make us laugh, others make us cry! Here are 5 truths about home schooling that I am hoping you relate to and take some comfort in. Read More...
How to Have Safe and Secure Meetings Via Microsoft Teams Posted on 7 January 2021 by Arthur Dunne, School Network Manager in EdTech This "How to Guide" will talk you through setting up a Microsoft Teams meeting and how to make this meeting safer and more secure for your students. Read More...
5 Tips for Conducting Virtual Job Interviews Posted on 4 January 2021 by Kent-Teach Team in Schools If you have never conducted a virtual interview, and you’re not quite sure where to begin, then here are our 5 top tips to help you get started: Read More...
How to Switch Off and Enjoy Christmas: Five Tips for Teachers Posted on 17 December 2020 by Rebecca Daniel, The Teacher Wellbeing Project in Wellbeing Christmas is upon us which means it is time to switch off, relax, and enjoy yourself. But why do teachers find this so hard? Here are 5 ways educators can de-stress and enjoy the Christmas break. Read More...
Spreading Peace and Goodwill at Christmas Posted on 10 December 2020 by Rebecca Daniel, The Teacher Wellbeing Project in Wellbeing As we approach the end of the year and head into the festive season it’s important for us to reflect and set positive intentions for the holidays and moving forward into the New Year. Here are our tips on how you can spread some Christmas cheer for free. Read More...
4 Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids Posted on 7 December 2020 by Becki, Kent-Teach in Resources These simple and easy Christmas craft ideas are perfect to entertain kids over the Christmas holiday. Read on to discover our top 4 Christmas crafts for 2020! Read More...