MONDAY 8 TO FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY – 1.15pm to 1.45pm each day National Apprenticeship Week aims to shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. To celebrate this annual event we will be hosting live talks throughout the week from STEM Ambassadors showcasing the opportunities available to…
Read MoreHistory Talk 1. King’s School Talk: Vienna 1890 to 1914 Thursday 28th January 2021, 7:45 pm (GMT) online via Zoom Click here to sign up. Dr David Perkins is the Head of Research (Art & Humanities) at The King’s School, Canterbury and will be presenting a King’s Talk on Vienna from 1890 to 1914. Vienna 1890 to 1914 was a prime site…
Read MoreStudents in Years 10, 11, 12 or 13 who live in Kent and Medway and have predicted or actual GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English and Science are welcome to apply for the Allied Health Professions or Nursing virtual work experience programme. Students in Year 11 or 12 who live in Kent or Medway and…
Read MorePhilippa Rose, Librarian at The King’s School, has produced a wiki (j.mp/check-it-out-kings) of free resources for schools who didn’t have access to teaching and learning resources. Philipps has also created some short video presentations to help pupils (and adults) prepare themselves mentally (and in terms of organisation, planning, and goal-setting) for independent learning. It can…
Read MoreA great resource for schools to access inspirational speakers – www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/
Read MoreNACE’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 More‘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 MoreFollowing 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 MoreThe 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 MoreDo 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.…
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