6 Gardens to Visit in Kent Posted on 5 March 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General Spring is on its way! As Kent bursts into life with colourful flowers, it would be a shame to miss out on the display of bluebells, daffodils, snowdrops and other beautiful flowers dotted around Kent’s gardens. Here are our 6 of our top picks of gardens and parkland to enjoy in Kent this Spring! Read More...
5 Common Interview Questions For Teachers Posted on 3 March 2020 by Cathy LaClear - Guest Blogger in Career A teaching interview is your opportunity to show off your knowledge, skills and experience. Ensure that you have prepared and planned answers to specific questions. Your passion and enthusiasm for teaching should be reflected in the answers you give. Read More...
Making A Choice to Stay in Teaching Posted on 27 February 2020 by Jill Berry- Guest Blogger in Wellbeing I had a great career and loved all my jobs and all my schools – there were far more good days than difficult ones, and far more positive experiences than negative ones. But I still remember vividly how I felt in that first term, and how close I came to walking away from the profession at that early stage. Read More...
7 Museums to Visit in Kent This Half Term Posted on 19 February 2020 by Nikita - Kent-Teach in General What’s on the agenda for half term? Fancy learning about the history and culture of the county you live in? Kent has a broad range of museums which are inspiring spots for all members of the family to explore. Read on for a few of our favourites! Read More...
8 Things to Do in Kent This February Half-Term Posted on 13 February 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General February may bring colder, wetter weather, but with these fantastic events taking place at Kent’s top attractions, there’s no excuse to not get out of the house this February half term! Read on for our top 8 picks of things to do in Kent over the coming week. Read More...
Why Are Fewer Girls and Women Interested in Working in STEM? Posted on 11 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Resources For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Here are the reasons why this is the case and how you can encourage female students to pursue a career in STEM. Read More...
National Apprenticeship Week 2020 Posted on 3 February 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Career | Resources | Schools In light of National Apprenticeship Week taking place from 3rd to 9th February 2020, this year’s theme is “Look Beyond”. With the weeklong celebration, the theme focuses on the typical stereotypes around apprenticeships, and celebrates the wide range of diverse opportunities that apprenticeships bring to an organisation. Read More...
Young Carers Awareness Day 2020 Posted on 30 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing Today marks Young Carers Awareness Day, an annual event led by Carers Trust. This day is committed to raising awareness of the challenges faced by thousands of young people in the UK who help to look after a family member. Read More...
GCSE Timetable For Schools And Teachers Posted on 28 January 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools Teachers and other education staff throughout the UK will be preparing their students for the summer GCSE exams. Depending on which examination board your school is using, you can access a downloadable and printable version of each timetable. We have collated information within one location to assist you with your planning, teaching, exam revision and key dates for your students. Read More...
Top 5 Educational School Trips in Kent Posted on 21 January 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Schools School trips are a valuable way to consolidate classroom learning, put theory into action and inspire students to continue discovering for themselves. From workshops to self-guided visits, here are our top 5 picks of educational days out in Kent! Read More...