What Are We Doing to Help Staff Mental Health in Schools? Posted on 10 October 2019 by Nikita - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Working in schools can be challenging for teachers, support staff and senior leadership. This World Mental Health Day, we're looking into how we can help care for the mental health of our educators. Read More...
6 Building Activities to Introduce Engineering Basics Posted on 8 October 2019 by Amanda Tallent in Resources Construction activities are the ultimate learn-by-doing experiment and they can teach children about maths, design and science. Here are 6 classroom building activities that come with free printable resources! Read More...
3 Free Lesson Ideas for Teaching the Periodic Table Posted on 4 October 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah in Resources | Schools Why is the periodic table one of the most important tools in the history of chemistry? Read on for 3 lesson ideas and a free downloadable periodic table resource! Read More...
Tips for Preventing Cyberbullying Among Students Posted on 1 October 2019 by Ali Allen, Freelance Writer in Wellbeing While bullying takes many forms, cyberbullying is an increasing issue, and more difficult to combat due to the vast and anonymous nature of the internet. Here are 3 ways you can help to address cyberbullying among students. Read More...
8 Things To Do in Kent This Autumn Posted on 27 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General With the leaves changing colour and the nights drawing in, the colder months are well and truly on their way. Here are our top 8 things to do in Kent this Autumn. Coats, scarves and cameras at the ready! Read More...
5 Free Fitness Classes in Kent Posted on 24 September 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing September 25th will mark National Fitness Day, a day dedicated to physical activity. People up and down the country will be joining the movement to celebrate health and fitness whilst tackling the barriers that prevent an active lifestyle. Read More...
9 Practical Ways to Improve Teacher Wellbeing Posted on 20 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing It can sometimes seem like the buzzword ‘teacher wellbeing’ is thrown about a lot in today’s educational environment. However, it can be all too easy to dismiss wellbeing as desirable rather than essential. Read on for 9 ways schools can help to improve teacher wellbeing. Read More...
3 Ways to Get Your Pupils Excited About STEM Subjects Posted on 17 September 2019 by Rachel Hall, Busy Things in Schools It's clear that young people of school age and beyond are very passionate about doing what they can to save the planet. But, in order to ensure they have all of the necessary tools and skills to do this, we need to make sure they're taking a keen interest in STEM subjects. Here are 3 ways teachers can encourage this. Read More...
Roald Dahl Day 2019 Posted on 12 September 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General On Friday 13th September 2019, children, teachers and schools across the UK will celebrate the wonderful worlds, characters and stories of the great storyteller Roald Dahl. From marvellous quizzes to fancy dress and creative lesson plans, there are plenty of ways your school can get involved this year! Read More...
How Well Do You Know Your Pupils? Posted on 10 September 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Schools Last week marked an important day in the academic calendar. Thousands of schools across the UK opened their doors to welcome the new school year, which hopes to be filled with high quality learning and academic success. Read on to find out how to get to know your new students! Read More...