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Read MoreThe Schools Together Group are holding a virtual meeting on 19 May 2020 at 5pm for anyone working in partnerships or interested in setting up school partnerships. The details are below for anyone interested in attending virtually. Date: Tuesday 19 May 2020, 17.00 – 18.30 via Zoom Organisers: Schools Together Group Cost: Free Registration: Book here by Friday 15 May.…
Read MoreWellbeing is at the heart of our partnership. When life is normal we hold events to create meaningful connections, develop soft skills and improve confidence. Whilst we cannot get together in person we have created some AT HOME BUT STILL TOGETHER activities which we hope you will enjoy at the end of a busy home…
Read MoreThe EKST online magazine, Mind’s Eye Kent, which is edited and designed by The King’s School, Canterbury, now publishes articles by pupils from East Kent Schools Together partnership schools. The next deadline for submission is 1 June 2020. The magazine aims to help pupils to express their views about any aspect of the real world…
Read MoreRecommended resources for STEM projects and home learning 1) STEM leaning resources – A range of resources for home learning, families and in-school. Both the moon camp and the great exhibition at home are good competitions students can enter. https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning 2) TES recommended online resources – a comprehensive list of free online resources https://www.tessenshow.co.uk/london/news/articles/coronavirus-home-education-resources-for-schools-teachers-and-parents 3) …
Read MoreYou might feel isolated, stressed, alone or just more worried than normal during this time of Covid- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis If you need urgent help text YM to 85258 All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from…
Read MoreKent County Council has launched a new 24 hour helpline called Kent Together to support vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help, supplies or medication. The helpline will provide a single, convenient point of contact for anyone in the county who is in urgent need of help during the Coronavirus outbreak. It is a collaboration between KCC,…
Read MoreWe were underway with creating a short film about EKST when the world had to stop. To give you a taster of where we are, and to remind you of the brilliant impact of our eight partners working together, there has been a short taster created. Click here to view this film and thanks to…
Read MoreWellbeing is about so many things…. appreciating the small things, looking after our physical health, eating well, seeing friends, taking on a personal challenge, hobbies are just a few. At this time when our options are so limited it can be a real boost to escape around the world virtually and this resource is one…
Read MoreWonderful to see the government publish this advice to parents and carers looking after our young people’s mental health at this time when everything has changed for them and they are cut off from their routine, peers and support networks. Some of the key pieces of advice that has come from working with charities in…
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