Using Social Media in Education Settings Posted on 25 February 2017 by Rebecca Avery - Education Safeguarding Adviser in Schools In today’s modern society, social media is often considered to be an everyday communication tool. For many members of educational setting communities, social media is the most commonly used communication channel; it’s how people stay in touch with friends and family, but also how many people access local and national news or events. Here's some guidance... Read More...
10 Top Tips for Video Interviews Posted on 24 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career Video interviews are used to filter candidates at an early stage, more so if you are not yet local to the school you have applied to. They are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to phone interviews as more information can be gained than over the phone. Here are 10 top tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls of this increasingly used approach to recruitment... Read More...
Cinnamon Spiced Pancakes with Maple Syrup Posted on 23 February 2017 by Admin in Wellbeing Be prepared for a deliciously healthy Pancake Day with this Cinnamon Spiced Pancakes recipe by nutritionist Madeleine Shaw. Read More...
10 things to do in Kent - March 2017 Posted on 21 February 2017 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General Look out for things to do in March. Quizzes, vintage fairs, markets, music, magic, great theatre events and the Thanet International Women's Day festival. Don't miss out! Read More...
U ❤ STEM? Here's the KM Bright Spark Awards! Posted on 17 February 2017 by KM Charity Team in General Get your students to use their STEM skills to create a project for the KM Bright Spark Awards! Read More...
22 Things to Give up for Lent Posted on 16 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing You can consider giving up something that will be either difficult, life-changing or creative (or all three!). I have put together a list of ideas to give you some inspiration... Read More...
10 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work Posted on 15 February 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Are you finding that work is beginning to take over your evenings and weekends and stress is beginning to impact your life negatively? Here are 10 ways you can prevent work stress from taking over and get your work-life balance in check. Read More...
Building Resilience as a Newly Qualified Teacher Posted on 13 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing I attended the NQT Induction Conference as an exhibitor last week and was fortunate to attend one of the workshops … ‘Taking Care of You – Building Resilience and Managing your Wellbeing’ with Summer Macer, HR and Training Consultant at SPS. Here are some highlights... Read More...
Safer Internet Day Report Highlights Posted on 9 February 2017 by Rebecca Avery - Education Safeguarding Adviser in EdTech On Tuesday 7th February schools across Kent and beyond joined together to celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) with the aim of inspiring people to ‘Be the Change’ and unite for a better internet. The day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Here are some report highlights... Read More...
8 Tips to Survive your First Year Teaching! Posted on 9 February 2017 by Andy, Secondary Teacher in Kent in Career Read this advice from one career changer entering the teaching profession on how to thrive in your first year as a teacher. Read More...