The Benefits of Listening to Music in the Classroom Posted on 29 May 2015 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in General There has been much written over the years about the benefits of music in the classroom, therefore, why is it that when you go into most schools they are like mausoleums. The benefits of listening to music can never be underestimated. Read More...
12 Tips to Beat Exam Stress Posted on 27 May 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in Schools | Wellbeing 1) Have a routine, 2) Take regular breaks, 3) Drink water, 4) Do something you like, 5) Exercise regularly, 6) Eat & sleep well, 7) Meditate & breathe, 8) Be realistic, 9) Be positive, 10) Talk about it....... Read More...
Top 12 Revision Tips Posted on 26 May 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in Schools Follow these techniques to produce the best exam results... Create and use a revision planner, set an alarm and revise early, find a suitable space to work, be prepared, limit distractions, revise, repeat, remember!... and much more! Read More...
"An amazing attitude in the classroom" - Things you don't expect after Parents' Evening Posted on 25 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in General A precocious eight year old's innocent comment after parents' evening highlights just how much things have changed, and not just in the classroom. Read More...
Upcycle Your Career Posted on 24 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in Career So, it’s Sunday night and your Facebook newsfeed fills with half a dozen “look out, Monday’s coming” memes and you sink slightly deeper into the sofa. Monday morning and another week at work loom. This is not the way life should be. Does that mean it’s time for a new job? Fresh start? Maybe not. Before you dust off your CV, have you thought about upcycling the job you have? Read More...
6 Good Reasons for Nature Walks Posted on 22 May 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Wellbeing We all know that exercise improves health and wellbeing. A walk is a simple way to feel better... Read More...
How to improve your CV Posted on 11 May 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Career What makes employers reject a CV? What employers said they look for in a CV. Good ideas and tips! Read More...
Cycle time – no bikes required Posted on 4 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in General What do I mean by “cycle time”? It’s simply the amount of time a person tends to spend with an organisation, or in a job, and to many employers it matters. Someone with a short cycle time, who seems to flit from job to job is unlikely to be seen as a good bet by an organisation that want’s to invest time and money in training, yet someone who has stayed in the same place for ten years may be seen to be inflexible and intolerant to change. Read More...
Tips for applicants applying for jobs Posted on 1 May 2015 by James Tibbles Kent-Teach in Career One of my favourite things as Headteacher is recruitment and it is this time of year when applications go into overdrive. As I am currently going through this process, I thought it would be a good idea to share some suggestions and tips for applicants to avoid. Essentially, applying for a job is a competition. Albeit, one where the rules are not necessarily made explicit. Every Headteacher will be looking for different things from their applicants, but one thing is certain - candidates need to make themselves stand out for the correct reasons. Read More...
Wellbeing By Numbers Posted on 27 April 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Wellbeing 7 hours is the ideal minimum amount of sleep recommended by the National Sleep Foundation... Read More...