World Pancreatic Cancer Day - Get Purple and Save Lives Posted on 12 November 2017 by Elliot Masters - Kent-Teach in General If someone had said to me 12 months ago ‘Elliot, what do you know about pancreatic cancer?’ My reply would have been one of surprise, and probably sheer ignorance. 12 months on, I have found out first-hand how devastating this disease can be. Let's raise awareness of this devastating disease, wear purple on Thursday 15th November and save lives. Read More...
World Science Day for Peace and Development Posted on 10 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources To celebrate the day last year, students at St Catherine’s School, Twickenham, made a display board below showing how Science and Technology are relevant to their everyday lives. Here are some of their ideas... Read More...
All Different, All Equal - #AntiBullyingWeek Posted on 9 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Bullying can have a huge impact on all individuals whether this is at school, college or socially. Anti-Bullying Week is a great opportunity for schools to get involved, take a stand against bullying and raise awareness. Are you getting involved? Read More...
4 Must-Haves When Teaching Posted on 9 November 2017 by Gemma McIntyre-Lewis - Trainee Teacher in General '...for those thinking of applying for their training or gaining their first experiences in school, you will need this!' Check what trainee teacher, Gemma, has to keep her going throughout the term... Read More...
10 Things You Should Do To Simplify Your Life Posted on 8 November 2017 by Cathy Scarlett - Wellbeing Enthusiast in Wellbeing Simplifying your life can help you to combat unpleasant feelings. It can bring joy, freedom and most necessarily, balance to our lives. Here's how you can remove distraction and keep yourselves happy and healthy... Read More...
Aspire for Headship Posted on 7 November 2017 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in Career 'The post of headteacher affords you great honour and with this, the ability to make a genuine difference in supporting others when times are hard and celebrating when times are great. The ride is energising, inspiring, challenging and exhausting; but it is a ride worth taking... believe in yourself, take a deep breath and dive in.' Read More...
10 Firework Safety Tips Posted on 3 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor and Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in General Bonfire night is fast approaching and this weekend will likely be filled with exciting firework events across the county. Whilst there are many fun events you may be attending with your families, it’s important to remember the safety precautions we all must take to ensure we keep safe. Read More...
10 Top Tips When Applying for a Headship Posted on 2 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career It is coming up to that time of year when there are a number of Headteacher opportunities at a range of schools in Kent. To help strengthen your chances of securing a job, here are 10 top tips to support you with the Headteacher application process... Read More...
The Effects of Stress on your Body #NSAD Posted on 1 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing It is National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD) today. Check out this video that shows what goes on inside our bodies when chronically stressed as well as some tips on stress prevention. Read More...
NQT Induction: How to Make the Most of Your Mentor Posted on 31 October 2017 by Elizabeth Dean - NQT Induction and Support in Career Your mentor is the person who will support, monitor and assess you during your first year of teaching, helping you demonstrate that you are meeting the Teachers’ Standards and can pass induction. Here are some tips on how you can make the most of your mentor... Read More...