How Much Sleep Are You Getting? Posted on 13 March 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Poor sleeping patterns can be linked to many health issues raised by the NHS including lack of motivation, forgetfulness, low mood and stress. All these issues contribute to our mental health and wellbeing therefore it is important to understand how mental health can affect sleep. Read More...
10 Ways to Get Involved in Sport Relief Posted on 11 March 2020 by Louis Boreham at Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Sport Relief has made recommendations for a variety of activities suitable for families and schools. Whether you’re looking to do something sporty in your back garden or planning a school assembly, we have put together a to do list. Read More...
6 Gardens to Visit in Kent This Spring Posted on 5 March 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General Spring is on its way! As Kent bursts into life with colourful flowers, it would be a shame to miss out on the display of bluebells, daffodils, snowdrops and other beautiful flowers dotted around Kent’s gardens. Here are our 6 of our top picks of gardens and parkland to enjoy in Kent this Spring! Read More...
5 Common Interview Questions For Teachers Posted on 3 March 2020 by Cathy LaClear - Guest Blogger in Career A teaching interview is your opportunity to show off your knowledge, skills and experience. Ensure that you have prepared and planned answers to specific questions. Your passion and enthusiasm for teaching should be reflected in the answers you give. Read More...
Making A Choice to Stay in Teaching Posted on 27 February 2020 by Jill Berry- Guest Blogger in Wellbeing I had a great career and loved all my jobs and all my schools – there were far more good days than difficult ones, and far more positive experiences than negative ones. But I still remember vividly how I felt in that first term, and how close I came to walking away from the profession at that early stage. Read More...
3 Top Healthy Pancake Recipes for Shrove Tuesday Posted on 25 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-teach in General This year, why not try making some healthy pancakes with the kids? They can still be delicious and mouth-watering but without the sugar. These recipes will encourage the addition of fruit and veg to your plate and the kids will be sure to eat these all year round. Read More...
7 Museums to Visit in Kent This Half Term Posted on 19 February 2020 by Nikita - Kent-Teach in General What’s on the agenda for half term? Fancy learning about the history and culture of the county you live in? Kent has a broad range of museums which are inspiring spots for all members of the family to explore. Read on for a few of our favourites! Read More...
8 Things to do in Kent This February Half Term Posted on 13 February 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General February may bring colder, wetter weather, but with these fantastic events taking place at Kent’s top attractions, there’s no excuse to not get out of the house this February half term! Read on for our top 8 picks of things to do in Kent over the coming week. Read More...
Why Are Fewer Girls and Women Interested in Working in STEM? Posted on 11 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Resources Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day celebrated by 68 countries who support and promote women and girls in science. According to recent UCAS data, 35% of STEM students in higher education in the UK are women. For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Read More...
3 Activities To Positively Impact Your Mental Wellbeing Posted on 5 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing If we have more conversations with each other we can break down the barriers and associations with loneliness, shame and worthlessness that many of us feel day to day. This specific day provides an opportunity for your organisation to encourage wider conversations surrounding this topic and introduce new activities within the workplace. Read More...