Is Your CPD Ready for September? Posted on 18 July 2022 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Career | Schools Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help an individual manage their own career journey, maintain competency in their profession, address any skill gaps, and allows the employee to pursue an area of interest. In this blog we explore ways that teachers and support staff can address their continuing professional development requirements for free. Read More...
Climate Change and Education Posted on 11 July 2022 by Maria del Campo Donovan for Kent-Teach in General The Earth’s climate is always changing, and throughout history we’ve had periods of tropical heat and intense ice ages, but in the last 200 years, the rise in temperature has increased so dramatically that it's impacting both humans and the environment alike. It is therefore, vital that we educate young people to be aware of our impact on the earth and how we can reduce this to protect our planet in the future. Read More...
Top 5 Farms in Kent to Visit this Summer Posted on 4 July 2022 by Megan Waters, Kent-Teach in General The summer holidays will soon be upon us and we’re going to need plenty of activities to keep us occupied over the coming months. If you’re looking to explore the countryside, soak up nature and even better – spend time with adorable animals, then you’ll want to visit these five fantastic farms in Kent! Just don’t forget to bring sun cream, sun hats, rain macs and wellies because well, we are still in England after all! Read More...
8 Reasons Why Art is Important for Children’s Development Posted on 27 June 2022 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General In this article we explore the benefits that getting creative has for young people to celebrate Children's Art Week. Read More...
Bursaries and Scholarships Available to Teach STEM Subjects Posted on 16 June 2022 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Career If you have been inspired by our latest campaign Inspiration Sparkers to become a STEM Teacher, then you may be wondering about what financial help there is available to enter the teaching profession. In this blog we outline the bursaries and scholarships that you can apply for, to help your teaching dream become a reality. Read More...
Inspiration Sparkers Has Launched! Posted on 9 June 2022 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career | General | Schools We have launched our new competition – Inspiration Sparkers – to celebrate just some of the great teaching talent we have in Kent and to inspire the next generation of STEM Talent. Enter our fantastic competition to be in with a chance of designing your own fireworks display to be held at your school! Read More...
4 Self-Care Tips for When You're Feeling Burnout Posted on 30 May 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing If you’re struggling to stay on top of things at the moment, then you’re not alone. It’s important not to keep it to yourself though and just hope that things get better. Open up about how you’re feeling to your colleagues, or a friend. Not only is it good to talk about things, but it could give you some perspective and they might be able to offer some helpful advice or support. Read More...
The Return to Teaching Myth Posted on 26 May 2022 by Lisa Holden - Guest Blog in Career | Schools The ‘myth’ that you cannot teach if you have too many years between qualifying and teaching in the classroom appears to be widespread. But the truth is, you can return to teaching after a career break and here is how... Read More...
7 Benefits of Gardening for Children Posted on 23 May 2022 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Gardening is often thought of as a hobby for the older generation, but gardening can be enjoyed by anyone and has many health benefits for people of all ages. This National Children’s Gardening Week we explore the benefits that gardening has for children and young people and how you can enjoy getting outdoors with your family. Read More...
How to Practice Meditation Posted on 20 May 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Meditation is a practise that has been used for centuries, that allows for the person to be in the present moment, rather than thinking about the past or future. Although many religions use this practise, it is not religious itself. There are many different techniques that can be done, from simply focusing on your breathing, to focusing your attention onto a specific thing. The idea is to be in touch with your body and mind, moment by moment. Read More...