Research Based Practice - The Art of a Great Question Posted on 7 October 2015 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in General As a principal of a primary academy in Kent, I have the challenge of engaging fifty seven staff in continuing professional development that will enthuse them to create an inspirational school for all who work and learn within its walls. Two years ago I introduced a new element of CPD for my teaching staff. I asked each teacher to take on one research based appraisal target. Read More...
Driving a Twitter Culture in School Posted on 5 October 2015 by Katerina in EdTech Did you know there are around 100,000 estimated educators using twitter around the world? That’s 99,000 people in the education industry you could connect, share and collaborate with outside the classroom. Pretty powerful stuff! Read More...
National Cholesterol Month 2015 Posted on 3 October 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The Great Cholesterol Challenge aims to improve the nation’s health and increase awareness of cholesterol as well as raise funds for Heart UK, The Cholesterol Charity. To contribute to a healthy lifestyle, start eating the following... Read More...
Maybe I'll be a Teacher? Posted on 2 October 2015 by Kent-Teach in General We caught up with secondary school pupil Alexandra Pieri studying, English Literature, Art and Media Studies who hopes to go on and study English Literature at university before potentially undertaking her teacher training to become an English teacher. Read More...
Stress - Friend or Foe? Posted on 1 October 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS Consultant in Wellbeing Stress gets almost universal bad press. It is responsible for heart disease and its close relations of high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. It worsens asthma, causes headaches and depression along with a whole host of gastrointestinal nasties such as IBS and heartburn. It is associated with worsening or increasing the risks of diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease. Read More...
Social Media Age Restrictions - Be in the Know Posted on 29 September 2015 by Kent-Teach in EdTech his useful inforgram gives the age restrictions for each social media platform according to their terms of service. Knowing the age restrictions can help you manage how you are using social media as a learning tool within school. Read More...
Playing Truant Posted on 28 September 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS Consultant in General Taking the first couple of days of term as leave, although entirely legitimate, feels like playing truant, so why on earth am I writing this? Not only am I playing truant from the office, but I’ve also stolen a few hours leave from motherhood as Himself takes the small peeps to a theme park. Read More...
World Tourism Day Posted on 27 September 2015 by Samantha in General Today is World Tourism Day! For most people tourism is an interesting and vital part of going on holiday and is an excellent way to embed yourself in the culture of the country you are visiting. But don’t forget that you can be a tourist at home too! Read More...
Humbled by Harvest Posted on 24 September 2015 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in General Harvest time in school brings an opportunity to truly develop an understanding of giving and thanksgiving. The gift of generosity to our fellow is a powerful lesson for both children and adults alike... Read More...
A Short Guide to Your Child's Eyes Posted on 23 September 2015 by Admin in Wellbeing Eyesight is important even at a young age. Read this infographic about children's eyesight development and the signs for possible problems. Read More...