Simple First Aid Tips to Teach Your Child at Home Posted on 3 August 2020 by Ali Rennoll - Guest Blogger in Wellbeing Learning first aid at school can be an important life skill that not only could save lives, but can also help children to become more independent. While most school-aged children are currently out of the classroom due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they can still learn basic first aid techniques by getting creative at home. Here are our top tips to help parents impart vital first aid and health and safety knowledge to children. Read More...
Get Active This Summer with Kent Sport Posted on 23 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach on behalf of Kent Sport in Wellbeing If your children have been unable to participate in their normal clubs and school activities during the coronavirus pandemic, then you may feel that they have been missing out on the benefits of physical activity. The Kent School Games My Active challenges will help your child to stay fit and healthy at home over the summer holidays. Here is what you need to know. Read More...
How Teachers Can Make The Most of Summer Posted on 21 July 2020 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing After another academic year of constant working and planning it can be quite daunting when the summer holiday break arrives leaving yourself asking’ ‘What’s next?’ ‘How do I get the most out of my time off?’ Well after months of putting others ahead of you, working late creating lesson plans, marking work, stressing about the day ahead you can finally focus on yourself! Read More...
Traditional Kentish Baking Posted on 15 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General It seems like everyone is doing some sort of lockdown baking at the moment with cupcakes and bread being the baking “go to”, but why not try something new this summer with a traditional Kentish bake? We guarantee this recipe will get your taste buds tingling and impress your family and friends on Facetime! Read More...
Love Parks Week 2020 Posted on 13 July 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Love Parks Week is a campaign by Keep Britain Tidy to encourage everyone to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy local green spaces. During the last few months, getting out in parks has made a huge difference to people’s mental health and well-being, that’s why we have chosen to support the campaign and celebrate our local parks! Here are the Kent-Teach team’s favourite parks in Kent. Read More...
5 Free Things to Do in Kent Summer 2020 Posted on 10 July 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General As the UK gradually emerges from lockdown and our favourite outdoor activities begin to become more accessible, it is a great time to start thinking about your summer plans. Although the summer holidays will certainly be different this year, there are still plenty of fun and, most importantly, free things to do in Kent! Read More...
5 Top Tips to Support Children with Their Transition to Secondary School Posted on 8 July 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools When moving to secondary school, children can be worried about a variety of things including getting lost, losing old friends, a larger school and the list goes on. It is important to get children excited about the transition as it is a stage in life which builds resilience and strength of character. Read More...
10 Sports to Try This Summer Posted on 2 July 2020 by Michelle McCartney- Kent-Teach in General As the warmer weather sets in and we slowly emerge from the lockdown, the summer holidays may look a little different this year. With the latest government guidelines, groups of up to six people from different households are now able to exercise outside. Read More...
Post-Pandemic Kent Bucket List Posted on 29 June 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in General It finally seems like the British public is regaining some aspects of normal life with lockdown gradually easing. We have endured weeks of being stuck in the confines of our homes, but we can start to look forward to some fun-filled family days out now some of Kent’s most popular attractions have begun to reopen. Here are 5 of the county’s best-loved days out that you can enjoy this summer. Read More...
National Writing Day 2020 Posted on 24 June 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Resources National Writing Day is an annual and nationwide celebration of creative writing, designed to inspir Read More...