8 Tasty and Traditional Kentish Foods Posted on 21 September 2018 by Becky - Kent-Teach in General The United Kingdom is home to some amazing cuisines which are celebrated during British Food Fortnight each year. Many well-loved British foods and drinks have origins in Kent, so we have compiled a list of the 8 best tasty and traditional Kentish Foods for you to savour. Read More...
Let's Be Bold About the "Non-Academic" Benefits of the Arts Posted on 17 September 2018 by Neve Spicer - WeTheParents.org in Resources Learning arts cultivates cognitive abilities, nurtures positive character traits, and fosters critical thinking. It expands awareness, increases empathy, and develops an array of social skills. And that's just the start! Read More...
Token Economies to Reward Positive Behaviour Posted on 14 September 2018 by Sam H Arnold, Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Resources Cognitive behaviour therapy states that you should ignore all bad behaviour and reward the good, but following this advice is not always advisable when teaching. To reward good behaviour, try using a token economy in your classroom, here's how... Read More...
5 Top Tips to Help you Settle in to Kent Posted on 7 September 2018 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in General You’ve secured a brand new teaching opportunity in Kent and you’ve found a place to live, but when you are living in a new area sometimes it hard to settle in. Here are our 5 top tips to help you get the most out of Kent. Read More...
8 Techniques to Encourage Positive Behaviour in the Classroom Posted on 4 September 2018 by Sam H Arnold, Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Resources A trainer working with alternative curriculum children in Key Stages 3 and 4, shares their tips on how to encourage positive behaviour in the classroom. Read More...
Heritage Open Days 2018 Posted on 29 August 2018 by Elliot Masters - Kent-Teach in General With 5,000 events, 40,000 volunteers and over 2,500 organisations taking part, Heritage Open Days is truly the largest festival in England to celebrate our history and culture. Read More...
World Photography Day Posted on 16 August 2018 by Anthony Jones in General Photography is one of the fastest evolving and exciting art forms that everyone can get involved with. So, to celebrate World Photography Day on the 19th August, we have asked a professional photographer for their advice to help you take some beautiful photographs. Read More...
Tips to Become an Outstanding Teacher Posted on 13 August 2018 by Sam H Arnold - Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Career When planning a lesson you need to consider what the students are learning, not what they are doing. Are they acquiring new knowledge? You need to help the students make links between previous learning and new learning. To gain that outstanding grade you need to show the progress of learning and how you track this. Read More...
10 Top Enid Blyton Quotes Posted on 11 August 2018 by Elliot Masters and Becky Duncan - Kent-Teach in General Having written over 2000 novels, character books and short stories, Enid Blyton is one of the most successful children's writers England has ever produced. Here are some of our favourite quotes from one of our favourite children's authors. Read More...
Benefits of Gardening and Outdoor Living Posted on 6 August 2018 by Kirsten at Kettler GB in Wellbeing With the summer holidays well and truly in swing, lots of children and families are spending more time together, doing the things they enjoy. Research has shown that by spending time outside and undertaking simple gardening activities, people can reduce their stress levels, and even improve their mood and self-esteem. Read More...