How are you celebrating Advent? Posted on 1 December 2015 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Kent-Teach are celebrating Advent by carrying out random acts of kindness every day until 25th December. We’ll keep you updated on our Twitter and Facebook pages and hope we inspire you to get involved to encourage kindness amongst everyone this Christmas. Please feel free to share your own random acts of kindness; we’d love to hear from you. Read More...
Guide to Headteacher Performance Management Posted on 1 December 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Performance management is not a one off event that once done allows you to tick a box. It is a key driver to school improvement and presented as a transparent shared experience, it can provide an opportunity for all staff to feel valued. This post deals with the process for the Head Teacher... Read More...
Short School Inspections Posted on 29 November 2015 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in General Since September 2015, Ofsted have been carrying out a new form of inspections ‘Short Inspections’. As it says on the tin, they are are short and focused. Who gets one? All good maintained schools and academies. It is generally the case that most good schools and providers stay good from inspection to inspection. Read More...
10 Ways to Stay Fit in Winter Posted on 25 November 2015 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Exercising in the winter can still be fun, here are 10 activities to keep you fit through the season. Read More...
Free beer? Why mine isn't a pint Posted on 24 November 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS Consultant in General Having decided that I run a risk of being type-cast after my Kent-Teach colleagues suggested I become their “Mental Health Correspondent”, I thought I’d lower the tone for this blog and write about beer instead. More specifically I’ve been inspired by “Beer Fridays”... Read More...
Road Safety Week Posted on 23 November 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in General The aim of Road Safety Week is to encourage everyone to consider how they use roads and if they can walk, cycle or use public transport instead. You’ll likely save money, get fitter, feel better and be contributing to the safety of Kent’s roads. Read More...
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...