Parents' Evening: Us Vs Them Posted on 22 November 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Your mouth is dry and your palms slightly damp. Your heart is thumping a little faster than is customary. A glance at the clock tells you it is nearly time. You are either a teacher or a parent. Surprised that both can feel the same? Having sat on both sides of the table I can tell you that there is a good chance you are both going through the same emotions when it comes to parents’ evening. In this post I will share some tips for both groups to consider to help it be a useful use of your time. Read More...
10 Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas Posted on 21 November 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General Need some inspiration for Christmas gift ideas? Find the perfect present with our thoughtful gifts list. Read More...
FREE online distance learning courses in MFL Posted on 20 November 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech | General Do you currently teach or wish to teach French or Spanish in Primary schools? Are you looking to enhance your CV and add extra dimension to your portfolio for employers? The University of Warwick’s Centre for Professional Education is offering three new FREE online distance learning courses in Modern Foreign Languages starting in November 2015, funded by the Department of Education. Read More...
Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years, Education and Skills Settings Posted on 19 November 2015 by Rebecca Avery - E-Safety Officer in EdTech This post highlights elements reflective of online safety. Ofsted’s Common Inspection Framework can be found here. Read More...
Anti-Bullying Week Posted on 16 November 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Anti-Bullying Week is held from 16th – 20th November and is a brilliant campaign that helps raise awareness in schools and take a stand against bullying. Get involved and use the theme “make a noise about bullying” which is organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance. The following are a range of classroom resources to get your students involved and contribute to raising awareness... Read More...
International Men’s Day: Making a Difference for Men and Boys Posted on 15 November 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing 19 November is International Men’s Day. Use this opportunity to highlight men's health issues and help fight the single biggest cause of death in men under 45, male suicide. Read More...
World Diabetes Day: Prevention is Key Posted on 14 November 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition that is largely preventable, take steps to reduce your risk by making these lifestyle changes. Read More...
8 Kind Things to Do for World Kindness Day Posted on 13 November 2015 by Samantha, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing World Kindness Day falls on the 13th November each year to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms. It’s not too late to get involved; any kind gesture big or small can make a difference and will make you feel good too! Read our post for inspiration on random acts of kindness during lockdown. Read More...
What makes an outstanding teacher? #KTChat Posted on 11 November 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech | General Thank you to those who joined us on Wednesday 4th November for our #OutstandingTeacher Twitter Chat. We had current Headteachers, James Tibbles and Graham Chisnell, join us as well as retired Headteacher, Julia Skinner, and other teaching professionals, together sharing their expertise. What a brilliant session it was! Read More...
What is Hygge? Posted on 9 November 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Hygge, pronounced “Hoo-ga”, is a Danish cultural concept about making homes nicer and people happier. In English it translates to “cosiness” and relates to an optimistic attitude to life, here is how you can achieve it... Read More...