Supporting and connecting: Speakers for Schools
A great resource for schools to access inspirational speakers – www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/
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Supporting and connecting: Employability skills
NACE’s Job Outlook 2020 survey found that beyond a relevant major for the position and a strong GPA, problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team are the attributes employers most want to see on resumes. Ninety-one percent of employer respondents are seeking signs of a candidate’s problem-solving skills, and 86 percent want…
Read MoreSupporting and connecting: wellbeing training resources
‘Maintaining perspective and building a sense of agency through a pandemic’ – a useful session that can be shared with staff members in your community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6pWbKyMmo The charity Charlie Waller Trust has adapted the information, training and support they provide to help young people, and those that work with them, to support their mental wellbeing at this…
Read MoreOndemand talk: Executive Function and Metacognition
Following The King’s School talk we are pleased to share this on demand talk from The King’s School on Executive Function and Metacognition Rita Kanevski’s executive function presentation: https://youtu.be/_jVy6dw5Uyo Dr Heather Brannigan’s metacognition presentation: https://youtu.be/u7GhDAdS5Uk Please find below links to the two presentations and also the Powerpoint of the slides. Please note there are also some additional…
Read MoreInspiring futures: talks from past students
The King’s School Alumni Association (OKS) has, as part of their programme, a series of talks for students and other alumni on their education and careers since leaving school. The talks are very interesting and are open to all students from across our partnership. You can find out which talks are coming up in the…
Read MoreSupporting and connecting: creative mindfulness resources from Turner Contemporary
Do you ever notice that when you’re drawing or making something, the time flies by? Sometimes, it is just the process of doing something creative that is enjoyable, rather than the finished result. This is what creative mindfulness is all about. Being mindful helps you to focus and concentrate. Sometimes, it can help you relax.…
Read MoreSupporting and connecting: inspiring careers videos from the BBC
The BBC bitesize website has some amazing careers videos linked to all subject areas and so would be a great resource for students in KS3 and KS4 as part of their subject lessons or careers sessions. Students can also be encouraged to access these at home: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhst2sg
Read MoreSupporting and connecting: A talk on a career in journalism
Ashitha Nagesh, an alumni from The King’s School, gave a talk as part of their OKS talks series and this recording is available to students from across our partnership. The talk is entitled ‘The art of telling other people’s stories’ and will be of interest to all those interested in a career in Journalism. https://youtu.be/xIDREXHdtNo
Read MoreSupporting and Connecting: Talk on Metacognition and Executive Function
On Friday 4 December The King’s School arranged a talk on Executive Function and Metacognition. With over 30 schools attending the talk was a great success and so we wanted to make these talks available to you on demand. Please find below links to the two presentations and also the Powerpoint of the slides. Please…
Read MoreSupporting and connecting: Careers opportunities from Kent & Medway Careers and Enterprise Network
Compass and Compass+ Please can you update your assessment before Christmas (thanks to those who recently updated). Compass+ onboarding is ever so popular nationally. If you have not already, register to onboard via your Compass login. You can watch Compass+ demo on CEC YouTube channel or Compass+ Demo on ZOOM Let me know if you experience login challenges. Induction Training…
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