How to Obtain Teaching Assistant Qualifications Posted on 2 August 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career If you are an aspiring or practicing teaching assistant and want to become qualified, here's some information and advice on how to achieve this. Read More...
4 Top Zoos to Visit in Kent Posted on 28 July 2017 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Wildife parks and zoos are essential to the conservation and protection of wildlife. By visiting one of Kent’s fantastic animal parks, you will support and fund vital conservation work internationally. Here’s a list of some of the best wildlife parks to visit in Kent that aid conservation and will also give you a fabulous day out with your family this summer. Read More...
6 Top Teas for your Wellbeing Posted on 26 July 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing Most of us love a cup of tea first thing in the morning to satisfy our thirst and prepare us for the day ahead. As there is such a large variety of tea available across the world, wouldn’t it be good to know the different health benefits so we ensure we are drinking the best? Read More...
How to become a Teaching Assistant Posted on 25 July 2017 by David NCC Home Learning in Career Teaching assistants are important in the modern classroom. They provide support to the class teacher as well as helping, supporting and challenging pupils within the learning environment. Here's helpful advice to help you become a TA... Read More...
6 Things to help us be Happier Posted on 21 July 2017 by Hanna Beech, Phase Leader, Year 4 Teacher, Wellbeing Co-ordinator in Wellbeing ‘Happiness depends upon ourselves'. Here are six things to consider trying when embarking on an emotional MOT this summer holiday. Read More...
Play is a Powerful Thing Posted on 17 July 2017 by Sarah - EYFS Teacher in Career Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher, Sarah, shares her experience about how play is central to learning, brain development and creativity. Play is a powerful learning tool for all children and adults and without play, learning is significantly poorer. Read More...
The Big Butterfly Count Posted on 14 July 2017 by Becky Millen - Kent-Teach in Resources Take part in the Big Butterfly Count between 20th July and the 12th August 2018 to help conserve butterflies and moths for future generations. Here's how you can join in... Read More...
5 Reasons Why Teachers should be on Twitter Posted on 12 July 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career I find Twitter an excellent and varied source of information; you can discover and read popular topics that trend across the Twitter community as well as search for specific topics you want to learn about. Twitter helps keep me in the loop on all sorts and I am sure many avid Twitter users will agree it is a great platform that enables you to collaborate with people of similar interests. Read More...
Rapport - The Greatest Tool for Teaching Posted on 11 July 2017 by Hanna Beech, Phase Leader, Year 4 Teacher, Wellbeing Co-ordinator in General Rapport. We do our best as teachers to build it with our pupils. Yet do we always prioritise it highly enough? I have found that, in the classroom, rapport is one of the greatest tools for teaching I can utilise. Read More...
6 Tips to Help You Stay Healthy Posted on 5 July 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing It can be difficult to know what a healthy diet is as recommendations seem to change from time to time. To support Health Information Week, below are 6 basic guidelines to help you stay on top form... Read More...