4 Tips to Thrive as a Teacher Posted on 29 November 2017 by Samantha - EYFS/KS1/KS2 Teacher in Wellbeing Every day is an opportunity to make amazing memories with your class. Teacher, Samantha shares her 4 tips on how she keeps on the straight and narrow this busy term... Read More...
5 Benefits of Giving Posted on 28 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing Did you know giving to others can improve your wellbeing? Here are 5 benefits of giving outlining the science behind it and why we feel good when we are generous... Read More...
The Art of Play Posted on 27 November 2017 by Jenny Mayer - Guest Blogger in General During pretend play, young children learn from imagining and doing. The process of pretending builds skills in many essential developmental areas. Check out this infographic to learn the different types of pretend play and their benefits. Read More...
6 Exercises to Help Arthritis Posted on 21 November 2017 by Denis - Founder of Envision Solutions in Wellbeing Besides medicine to treat arthritis, healthy diet and exercise are crucial to keeping joints strong and moving well. While I do not suggest intense exercises that flare up the body, there are gentle and easy exercises to start off with. Here are the six best ones to try out... Read More...
Speed Down Save Lives #RoadSafetyWeek Posted on 20 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General We all live busy lives and there is often a temptation to speed up in the hope to save time but this can cause devastating outcomes and cost lives. Road Safety Week aims to raise awareness about road safety and help prevent needless deaths and injuries. Is your school getting involved? Here's how you can... Read More...
Pantomimes to Visit in Kent this Christmas! Posted on 17 November 2017 by Richard Short - SPS Administrator in General It’s that time of year where Christmas is fast approaching and during the countdown it just wouldn’t be the same without attending a panto in Kent, would it? Here is a list of 12 pantos across Kent for you to choose from... Read More...
5 Tips When Dealing with Negativity Online Posted on 16 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in EdTech If you are deciding to take your school ‘online’ or develop your existing social media presence, here are 5 tips on how to handle negativity online from Social Media Expert, Zoe Cairns. Read More...
6 Ways to Reduce the Calories Consumed in Alcohol Posted on 15 November 2017 by Becky Duncan - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Have you ever stopped to think how many calories there are in an alcoholic drink? The facts may shock you. In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle read on to find out how you can reduce the calories and the amount of alcohol you consume. Read More...
World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Get Purple and Save Lives Posted on 12 November 2017 by Elliot Masters - Kent-Teach in General If someone had said to me 12 months ago ‘Elliot, what do you know about pancreatic cancer?’ My reply would have been one of surprise, and probably sheer ignorance. 12 months on, I have found out first-hand how devastating this disease can be. Let's raise awareness of this devastating disease, wear purple on Thursday 15th November and save lives. Read More...
World Science Day for Peace and Development Posted on 10 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources To celebrate the day last year, students at St Catherine’s School, Twickenham, made a display board below showing how Science and Technology are relevant to their everyday lives. Here are some of their ideas... Read More...