Investing in ‘Me’ Time as a Headteacher Posted on 17 May 2021 by Gillian Lovatt-Young, Headteacher, Shoreham Village School in Wellbeing In this blog, one Kent Headteacher discusses the positive impact that coaching and investing in 'Me' time has on wellbeing, professional development and personal development. Read More...
4 Self-Care Tips for When You're Feeling Burnout Posted on 13 May 2021 by Kayleigh Alexandra, Micro Startups in Wellbeing Working in education can sometimes be a stressful job at the best of times but the additional pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is causing many teachers to feel overwhelmed. Here are 4 self-care tips you can implement when you are feeling the strain or suffering from burnout. Read More...
The Power of Nature Posted on 13 May 2021 by Karen Stanley - Guest Blogger in Schools A teacher and deputy headteacher of 20 years discusses the importance of nature for progression and creativity. Find out how Karen Stanley's passion for nature and creativity, experiential and hands-on learning, led her to create a teacher’s resource bank. Read More...
Keeping Busy During Lockdown - A Teacher's Perspective Posted on 5 May 2021 by Guest Blogger - Steve Harris in Schools The past year will not be forgotten, we will all remember what it was that kept us going every day and how we managed to stay positive throughout. A Primary school teacher in Kent tells his story of what he did to keep going in a time of worry. Read More...
How Can Schools Rekindle Creativity in Students? Posted on 3 May 2021 by Guest Blog by Laura Slingo for Kent-Teach in Schools For much of the last year, kids have been forced to stay at home and rely on online learning. Now restrictions are lifting it is vital we reignite pupil enthusiasm towards learning. This blog contains tips to prompt this. Read More...
How Can Teachers Teach Environmental Awareness in Fun and Creative Ways? Posted on 28 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Environmental awareness is growing. With young eco-warriors, such as Greta Thunberg, inspiring even the youngest of generations to take responsibility for the planet, it is crucial for the National Curriculum to make room for environmental awareness. In this blog, you will find ideas for eco-friendly arts and crafts activities. Read More...
Contain Yourself: Kent Refill Store Paving the Way for a Less Wasteful Life Posted on 26 April 2021 by Elly Obeney - Owner of Contain Yourself, Tunbridge Wells for Kent-Teach in General Elly Obeney, owner of Kent refill business Contain Yourself, discusses the importance of reducing our plastic consumption as well as her inspiration for starting her planet-saving business. Read More...
How To Go The Extra Mile To Encourage Childhood Exercise Posted on 26 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell Kent-Teach in Schools Exercise has multiple benefits for childhood development. The Daily Mile is a fun and easy way to integrate physical activity into school life. Don't miss out on The Daily Mile's first national event on the 30th April. Read to find out more on how to sign up. Read More...
5 Timeless Children's Books Posted on 22 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in General In the digital age it has never been easier for children to access literature. There are millions of books to discover. But, despite vast amounts of choice, some children's books remain timeless. See our top 5 picks for children's books which will never go out of fashion. Read More...
3 Reasons Your School Will Benefit from a Staff Survey Posted on 19 April 2021 by Natasha Godden, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Encouraging your staff to share their thoughts via a staff survey has benefits for both the school and the individual. We explore the benefits of employee engagement within schools and how this can positively impact your workplace. Read More...